Concert and Events: Spring 2015

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 DolphyCharles MingusLou DonaldsonChick CoreaFreddie HubbardJimmy Giuffre and Bobby Hutcherson. Other artists Joe Chambers has worked with in his career include Andrew HillArchie SheppMiles DavisDavid MurrayJoe HendersonFranck 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.