Career and Music Chat “The most musically astute collaborator today.” NY Times “Katz creates the Gold Standard of accompanying.” Washington Post Martin Katz must surely be considered the Dean of collaborative pianists today. His five-decade career has taken him to five continents, consistently in demand by the world’s most celebrated singers to share the recital […]
No one led a life, led a band, or made music like Duke Ellington. He was one of a kind—beyond category. Based on his acclaimed biography, John Hasse introduces the moving and inspiring story of Duke Ellington, who overcame racial, social, and musical obstacles to become one of the 20th century’s greatest musicians. You’ll learn about […]
Afar music has been helping musicians succeed in various styles of music for over 20 years, from jazz to hip-hop. The Afar Music Conference is a two-day symposium of clinics held by some of the best Jazz and Pan-American educators in the Western Hemisphere. The Conference will culminate with a performance by the Dizzy Gillespie […]
Alessandra Ciucci Columbia University Talk title: "Longing, Intimacy, and Belonging: The Voice of the Rural and Migrant Moroccan Men in Italy"
Few musicians have achieved the broad-based success that David Rosenthal has earned as a Musical Director, Keyboardist, Synthesizer Programmer, Producer, Composer, Orchestrator and touring professional. With a musical career spanning four decades, David's talents have been continually in demand for his skilled musical precision, technical expertise, and vast experience. David's multi-faceted career has taken him […]
Shayna Silverstein Northwestern Talk title: "Fraught Balance: The Embodied Politics of Dabke Dance Music in Syria"
Join Megan Ihnen (MM ’09, Voice), in conversation with SNF Agora Visiting Fellow Emily White, founder of #iVoted, an organization that produces record-breaking events and activates entertainment venues to admit fans who show a selfie either from outside their polling place or at home with a blank and unmarked ballot. #iVoted events have featured Billie […]
