The Hellfighters in Washington

The US premiere played to a standing ovation on December 8 to an audience that included the descendants of James Reese Europe himself – here is the Washington Post’s informed and enthusiastic review of the night.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/jason-moran-offers-sublime-tribute-to-wwi-hero-and-ragtime-pioneer-james-reese-europe/2018/12/09/6666b34e-fbaf-11e8-a17e-162b712e8fc2_story.html

And follow this link for the recording of Jason Moran’s pre concert event at the Kennedy Center, exploring the history and music of James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters, and illuminating Jason’s approach to the project.

http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/index/M67661

And this, from the Washington Informer

https://washingtoninformer.com/james-reese-europe-honored-at-kennedy-center-concert/