“It’s a song about unity, bringing people together no matter their differences. I thought that expressing that idea of jazz music’s universality in a jazz tune would be fun. After all, jazz is truly a global phenomenon. It has roots in African, European, dance music, the blues, Gospel music, and over the years, has been influenced by Latin American, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and other forms of music. It’s the United Nations of music!” says Rei.
Full article here: http://www.tiltmag.com/2021/01/rei-give-me-a-little-jazz/
