The reading is from the novel "Victors" by Heather Buchanan, based on a true story of African American jazz musician soldiers who served in World War One France.
Cain also wrote for the Detroit Free Press.
The Cuban-born pianist is the son of Chucho Valdés. His music draws on styles including Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, bebop, and danzon (dahn-ZOHN). There's also a 9pm ticketed show.
The play will feature live music. A local improv team will open the show.
This performance will include a live sound bath, electronics, and organ.
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