Revisiting The Music Of The Harlem Hellfighters' Regimental Band

Pianist Jason Moran talks jazz and plays selections from his latest recording, which borrows from the music of James Reese Europe, the composer and musician who led the all-Black Harlem Hellfighters regiment band during WWI. Moran's new album is called From the Dancehall to the Battlefield, and it features Moran's take on Europe's compositions and pop music of that time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy