Billie Holiday. Sarah Vaughan. Ella Fitzgerald. Dee Dee Bridgewater. Esperanza Spalding. Cécile McLorin Salvant.

Samara Joy is the latest woman to take the jazz world by storm, but the role of women in jazz goes back nearly a century.

Local jazz bassist Marion Hayden leads this exploration of women who have made their name in this uniquely American art form. This 90-minute workshop complements UMS’s presentation of Samara Joy on Wednesday, March 27.

Tickets to Samara Joy’s performance are sold separately.

UMS 101 workshops are related to mainstage performances on the UMS season. Workshops are tailored for audience members who want to familiarize themselves with or deepen their understanding of a particular genre and performing artist in a fun, casual learning environment.

Each UMS 101 workshop is facilitated by a professional, community-based practicing artist/educator and features conversation, engaging activities, and live demonstrations that enhance each participant’s experience attending the full performance or can be enjoyed as a stand-alone experience.