The Tiegen Costa Quartet strives to bring elements of post-60s contemporary bop and combine them with strong roots in blues/soul music. The quartet is an approachable sound that expresses both original music, and standards within the jazz lexicon. Line up Tiegen Costa- Guitar Eric Zeller- Drums Josh Krushel- Piano Kessler Douglas- Bass
Craig has never been one to sit still for long. His music ranges from genre defining electronic jazz to post-bebop hard swinging quintets, sextets and, contemplative through composed chamber jazz that explore wind instruments to their fullest. Craig has always explored the possibilities of sound and has been hard to label, as he is continually …
Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future, building …
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare c. 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find …
This show will feature some of Aretha’s most recent compositions, drawing on influences and experiences from her recent graduation from the Global Jazz Master’s program in Boston. Aretha Tillotson is a Canadian upright and electric bassist and composer. She has performed as a side woman for Mike Murley, Jim Head, and Charlie Austin, Josh Rosen, …
Combining Gareth Gilliland’s thoughtful songwriting with collective improvisation, Social Eyes explores the connections between folk melodies, jazz harmony, and electronic music. The ensemble draws inspiration from Bill Frisell, Bon Iver, Bonnie Raitt, and Thelonious Monk. Line up Gareth Gilliland- Guitar/Voice Holly Sangster- Alto Saxophone/Voice Connell Stinnissen- Bass Biboye Onanuga- Drums
Since winning the Thelonious Monk competition in 2010, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant has been blazing trails in jazz and art music, earning multiple Grammys, receiving a MacArthur Fellowship, and sharing five critically acclaimed releases with music lovers across the globe. Line up Cécile McLorin Salvant – Voice Sullivan Fortner – Piano Marvin Sewell – Guitar …
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
The play's plot features its protagonist, Duke Vincentio of Vienna, stepping out from public life to observe the affairs of the city under the governance of his deputy, Angelo. Angelo's harsh and ascetic public image is compared to his abhorrent personal conduct once in office, in which he exploits his power to procure a sexual favour from Isabella, …
