Experiments in a Jazz Aesthetic: Activism, Academia, and the Austin Project edited by Omi Osun Joni L. Jones, Lisa L. Moore & Sharon Bridgforth Since tAP's inception in 2002, many of you have supported the work of the Austin Project (tAP). As a nourishing community, you know and love many of tAP's ensemble members, so please join us once more in celebration of the collective work that has gone into tAP's book project and to honor the members' amazing accomplishments We hope that this event will serve, not only as a celebration of the book release and the beautifully brave work that it represents, but also as an opportunity to reconnect with tAP alumni who are traveling to attend this event. Whether you are an experienced audience-participant in tAP work, or you will be a new witness, we hope that you will bring an open heart and generous spirit to the book signing and reception. Come celebrate the bonds of friendship, solidarity, and truth-telling!