Notes of Freedom, Chords of Change.

Hosted by the New York Society for Ethical Culture, this annual concert with Music on The Inside (MOTI) brings together MOTI protégés and their mentors with top jazz artists for rousing performances to highlight MOTI's work bringing harmony and hope to criminal Justice.

This year will feature the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Mahalia Jackson and others who inspired hope in challenging times.

In-person and online!

Featuring

Marion Cowings, jazz vocalist
Jennie Harney-Fleming, singer and actor, Hamilton and Wonderful World
Joseph Boga, trumpet
Andy Farber, saxophone
Willie Jones III, drums
Boots Maleson, bassist
AC Lincoln, tap dancer and vocalist
Peter Malinverni, jazz pianist
Oni Marsalis, vocalist
Tammy McCann, host/singer will perform Mahalia Jackson classics
David O'Rourke, jazz guitarist
LaGuardia High School Jazz Choir led by Dawn Jones
Barbara Siesel, jazz flute

MOTI musicians include:

The MOTI Reentry Dream Band, led by guitarist David O’Rourke with Jonathan Finkelman, Jeff and Jennie Angell, Charles Walker, Patrick Morgan, and Dawud Rahman
John Runowicz and the Fortune Singers, highlighting our longstanding support from the Fortune Society.
Chontay Smith, piano and vocals

About Music on The Inside

Music on The Inside (MOTI) is a nonprofit charitable organization that works with professional musicians to bring music education, mentorships, and hope to individuals impacted by incarceration. Visit MOTI at musicontheinside.org.

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