The McKinney Building in downtown Columbia was recently purchased by the city and our Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Sam Griffith, was selected as one of 15 people to join the task force that will help the city determine the building’s future. This news story features interviews with Dr. Griffith, Yoell Tewolde (MU student), and footage of the Concert Jazz Band rehearsing. The first Public Input Meeting will be held March 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the McKinney Building. More info can be found here.