(Vinnie Colaiuta in Session) - ACT II: S 3 - If 7 Was 4, from J. Kimo Williams’ Red Summer 1919 LP.

Vinnie In Session This is ACT II: Scene 3 - If 7 Was 4, It Would Not MatterI session with Vinnie in my Chicago home studio. The track is from my Instrumental Opera called “Red Summer 1919, which also features Mike Stern and Michael Brecker as principal players. It is to be released on Veterans Day 2023 .SYNOPSIS-----First World War Black veterans returned home from fighting in France, hoping to be recognized as equal citizens in this country. Despite their sacrifices and service, they faced continued oppression and harsh treatment under Jim Crow laws. The 1919 riots, also known as The Red Summer, marked a turning point as Black citizens supported by these returning veterans fought against their mistreatment for the first time. Liner notes opera libretto as so much more is at .