In his poem Today, poet, Billy Collins noted: “If ever there were a spring day so perfect…”
Well, today the air is warm, tulip and cherry trees are alive with color, and a perfect spring is on the horizon. It is a time to plan for jazz. Luckily, Jazz Studies has several outdoor and indoor events on the calendar. All events and activities are free (no ticket required) and open to the public.
March 31
- Emory Jazz Combos Concert
- Spring concert featuring the Tuesday/Thursday combos
- 8 PM at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
April 9, 23
- Jazz on the Green
- Bring your chairs and blankets, sit on the grass or on provided tables, have a picnic and enjoy Jazz on the Green with the Emory Jazz Combos.
- 6 PM – 7 PM
- Patterson Green (located behind the Schwartz Center)
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
April 21
- Emory Big Band Concert with Joe Chambers, 8 PM: Schwartz Center
- Master class 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (Emerson Concert Hall)
This year’s spring big band concert will feature the legendary Joe Chambers: jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer. In the 1960s and 70s Chambers performed with several high-profile artists including Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus, Lou Donaldson, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Giuffre and Bobby Hutcherson. Other artists Joe Chambers has worked with in his career include Andrew Hill, Archie Shepp, Miles Davis, David Murray, Joe Henderson, Franck Amsallem and Max Roach. He has been a member of several incarnations of Roach’s M’Boom percussion ensemble. A master class will be held on Tuesday afternoon April 21 from 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM in Emerson Concert Hall.
Evening performance, 8 PM: Schwartz Center. Mr. Chambers will perform with Gary Motley, The Emory Jazz Professors (Emory Jazz Faculty), and the Emory Big Band. The class and performance are free and open to the public.
- Join the Emory Jazz Alliance and support Jazz Studies at Emory!