This event will pair Danny Simmons -- the Co Creator of Def Poetry Jam and an accomplished Author, Poet and Painter -- with legendary two-time Grammy-winning bassist Ron Carter, whose appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. Also joining Simmons and Carter will be Carter’s Golden Striker Trio, Host and guest performer Lezlie Harrison and spoken-word artists ursula rucker, Derick Cross and Bonafide Rojas.

Homecoming officially kicks off JCAL's 50th Anniversary celebration that will span throughout 2022. You won't want to miss this performance.

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