Vocalist René Marie, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about her unique, storytelling approach to jazz and the roots that her music spring from.<br/>René Marie was born in Virginia and has spent her life across this region. She didn’t begin her musical career until after age 40, and has since released 8 CDs, culminating in a Grammy nomination, plus a theater production. <br/>Join us on the YouTube livestream for this rich conversation, or be in person at the Stage Door Theater to participate in person.<br/>Through free panels, discussions, and workshops, JazzArts Charlotte is committed to bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Charlotte to enhance the experience of the music. <br/>Join us in one-on-one conversation for a glimpse at the story behind the song.<br/><br/>A little more about Rene Marie:<br/>Website: https://renemarie.com/ <br/>interview with Sanctuary magazine just after Grammy nomination. https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/interview-w-rene-marie.html <br/>Most recent album, Sound of Red, released April 2016, represents her first album of all-original material.