Miles — The Picasso of Jazz
Friday, March 3, 2023, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was a musical trailblazer throughout his storied career, restless and curious, ever forging new paths into uncharted territory and gathering like-minded musicians along the way. This lecture presents a discussion of the different style periods in the evolving artistry of jazz legend Miles Davis.
Contemporary Jazz Vocalists
Friday, March 31, 2023, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music
Vocals have always had a prominent place in jazz music. Whether singing lyrics or scat singing, jazz vocalists are often regarded as another instrumentalist in the ensemble, adding their voice to the chorus of sounds. This lecture offers a look at some of the most influential vocalists to riff on the jazz scene in recent years.
The Lifelong Learning Jazz History series is generously sponsored by The Arlington of Naples.
