Students present jazz in the Botanical Garden

Posted Sep 13 2023
Marvin Harshaw, junior music major; Kamille Austin, senior music major; Corey Higgs, senior music major; Kedron Rolle, senior music major (sitting); and Davaughn Major, 2023 music graduate, presenting jazz in the Seed-to-Bloom Botanical Garden at Central State University

Above: From left, Marvin Harshaw, junior music major; Kamille Austin, senior music major; Corey Higgs, senior music major; Kedron Rolle, senior music major (sitting); and Davaughn Major, 2023 Central State University graduate.

Isn't it amazing what can happen when people come together for a shared passion? At Central State University, a group of students formed a jazz band and began practicing in the Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden. This summer, they decided to take their music to the garden and share it with visitors. Their journey has been incredible, featuring a meeting with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and even a contest for the NPR Tiny Desk Concert.