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Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief

The Grammy-nominated musician from New Orleans defies the expectations of jazz music.

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief American Masters

Premiered October 05, 2020
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief

Filmmakers Amitabh Joshi and Erik Spink spotlight Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, the Grammy-nominated, modern jazz musician from New Orleans who defies the expectations of jazz music while challenging how music is taught in universities nationwide.

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