Listen to what Michigan State University’s Professor Carmen Bradford had to say about Salim Washington’s presentation to students and faculty on Thursday night, November 6, 2025. Dr. Washington was the featured artist at MSU for a sold out performance the following evening on November 7 as part of the MSU Jazz Ensemble Series entitled “Jazz Nonets with Salim Washington.” His performance was described in the following way”
“Four nine-piece ensembles take the stage with guest artist Salim Washington—saxophonist, composer, and scholar known for blending jazz with African diasporic traditions—adding a powerful voice to this dynamic program.”