HARLEM REVIVAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Cited as an explosion of intellectual, social, and artistic development, the Harlem Renaissance brought some of the world’s most beloved musicians to the stage. Since then, jazz has become one of the most influential movements in the industry, fused with other genres like Indie and EDM.

The concept is an illustrated promotional video for a jazz festival highlighting the Harlem Renaissance era. The style takes inspiration, both in color and form, from artwork during the Harlem Renaissance but puts a modern spin on the genre by using a contemporary swing jazz track. The aesthetic of the video also takes inspiration from Saul Bass’s title sequences from movies such as Catch Me if You Can and Vertigo using bold colors, flat graphic shapes, and a limited palette.