Jazz Articles about Patricia Nicholson Parker

Patricia Nicholson Parker: A Disciplined Disregard for Traditional Boundaries

by Dave Kaufman
June 3, 2024

Patricia Nicholson Parker is a dancer, poet, and organizer of movement, music and causes. She is the founder and executive director of Arts for Art (AFA) and the Vision Festival. Entering its 27th year when this interview was conducted, the Vision Festival celebrates free jazz in all its forms, with a focus on equity, diversity and social responsibility. The festival is also a grand celebration of the arts, including music, dance, poetry, painting and film, offering a uniquely singular experience ...