Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the 100th birthday of two of jazz’s most influential legends—Miles Davis and John Coltrane. This concert explores the groundbreaking music that transformed modern jazz, from cool sophistication and modal innovation to fiery improvisation and spiritual depth. Featuring iconic selections from landmark recordings such as Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, Blue Train, and A […]
Conductor Mark Norman leads a chat about the historic origins of the American Music Ensemble and Scott Joplin’s influence.
Presented in “Spanglish,” a blended English-Spanish version to be enjoyed by speakers of both languages. The performance is in partnership with the Encanto Performing Arts Program, a collaboration between Hispanic League and Spring Theatre. Carlos Nieto, narrator; Peter Shanahan, flute; Matthew Covington, oboe; Ron Rudkin, clarinet; Joe Mount, horn; Brianna Cantwell, bassoon; Bev Naiditch, percussion
Guitarist Brad Cokendolpher leads a discussion about the origins of Gypsy Jazz and Django Reinhardt’s unique style.
Jazz interpretations of R&B and soul classics, including Lady Love, You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, I’ll See You When I Get There, Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing Clinton Horton, vocals; Dave Fox, piano; Matt Kendrick, bass; Kassem Williams, drums; Drew Hays, saxophone Celebrate the timeless sound of classic R&B and soul through the rich […]
Jason McKinney leads a discussion about Klezmer, including its history, traditions and current popularity
Standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, and more Martha Bassett, vocals; Wesley Charles, vocals; Federico Pivetta, piano; Ken Wilmot, trumpet; Jacqui Carrasco, violin; Matt Kendrick, bass; John Wilson, drums Spend an enchanting evening with the timeless melodies of the Great American Songbook in Night and Day, a concert celebrating the golden age of […]
Director/choreographer Christina Soriano leads a workshop inviting participants to experience improvisatory movement. Open to all ages and abilities. Eric Schwartz, piano
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) – “OMA Jazz” In partnership with the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness and the Tab Williams Adult Day Care Center, Music Carolina will present OMA Jazz, a free interdisciplinary performance inspired by artwork created by individuals living with dementia through the nationally recognized, evidence-based Opening Minds through Art (OMA) […]
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