The history of music is often told through styles and eras—but at its core, it is the story of people, of voices, and of the human need for expression. A Spiritual Path to Jazz invites the audience on a powerful musical journey that traces the deep connection between African American spirituals and the emergence of jazz. Soprano Rebecca Nelsen, bass Aaron Pendleton, and pianist Béla Fischer bring together moving spirituals with timeless classics such as “Deep River,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Summertime.” An evening of music about origins, hope, and the creative force from which one of the world’s most influential musical languages was born.