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Big Bands from Basie to the Present
Friday, January 20, 2023, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Chuck Bergeron, Professor of Jazz History and Ensemble Program Coordinator at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami
With its powerful driving rhythms, rich harmonies and ample opportunity for individual solos, big band’s signature wall of sound is one of the most impressive forms of presentation in all of jazz music. This lecture presents a study of the evolution of large jazz ensembles after the dance band era.
Miles — The Picasso of Jazz
Friday, March 3, 2023, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Chuck Bergeron, Professor of Jazz History and Ensemble Program Coordinator at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami
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 30, 2023, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Chuck Bergeron, Professor of Jazz History and Ensemble Program Coordinator at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami
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.