Sabu's Jazz Journey: From Mingus to Menthol Awareness | Conversation on Culture, Music & Liberation

Join us for a powerful episode of Igniting Hope Radio hosted by Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks—lifelong Buffalo resident and full-time Black man—alongside Joel Nicholas and Giovanna Como-Brown of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity. This special conversation features legendary jazz bassist Sabu, as we explore his incredible journey from Buffalo to the global jazz stage, and his reflections on life, music, love, and the deep cultural harm inflicted by the tobacco industry on Black communities. 🎶 From performing with Ahmad Jamal and Charles Mingus to mentoring the next generation at the University at Buffalo, Sabu brings decades of wisdom and lived experience to this conversation—especially on the intersection between jazz, Black culture, and targeted tobacco advertising. 🗓️ Don’t miss our live event on Saturday, June 28th, 3–6 p.m. 📍 Pocket Park | 589 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 🎷 Featuring Sabu, Adeola’s Oasis, and more at this Anti-Menthol Jazz Concert – a bold alternative to Big Tobacco’s co-opted cultural sponsorships. ✅ Register now and learn more at buffalohealthequity.org 📲 Follow the Buffalo Center for Health Equity on all social media platforms. Let’s honor our culture while fighting for our health. #NoMentholBuffalo #IgnitingHope #JazzForJustice