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Basquiat, Bebop and the Beats at the Barbican

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Time 19:00
Date 09/11/17
Price £7

Join renowned jazz scholar Martinelli as he discusses Basquiat’s relationship to jazz and bebop & how it became a powerful source for his inspiration. Plus, a Q&A led by musician & writer David Toop.

Basquiat had a personal collection of more than 3,000 records and his works abounded with references to jazz and blues. Basquiat rarely worked without something playing in the studio. Although his tastes were diverse - ranging from David Byrne to Donna Summer to Bach - his paintings and drawings were dominated by the history of black jazz musicians and his hero Charlie Parker in particular.

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