Freedom First, A (Hometown) Jazz Benefit for Keith LaMar

Organizers of this benefit concert say that musician Keith Lamar is wrongfully convicted and to call attention to his plight, they've organized this benefit concert. From prison, LaMar has managed to create poetry and music. In 2022, he was joined by award-winning professional jazz musicians (including the likes of Arturo O’Farrill, Samora Pinderhughes, Caroline Davis, Nick Hakim, Brian Jackson, and many more) to record an album. LaMar and his partner/co-producer—pianist and composer Albert Marquès—have taken the show all over the world and performed for sold-out crowds. LaMar calls in via phone to lend his spoken word poetry. Tonight's show at the Bop Stop marks the first time that Freedom First will be in Ohio. The concert begins at 7.