The third and final night of the Emory Jazz Fest 2014 coincided with the Candler Concert Series. The Newport Jazz Festival, founded in 1954, is among the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world. Celebrating their 60th year, George Wein, the longtime producer of the Newport Jazz Festival and Danny Melnick, the associate producer, hired […]
What a weekend of music! The 2014 Emory Jazz Fest was an exciting three-day event providing world-class jazz for thousands of jazz fans at the beautiful Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The second night of the 2014 Emory Jazz Fest featured the Gary Motley Trio with Barbara Morrison. Gary Motley, on piano, is the […]
Through a generous gift from Robert Strickland ’87C, the Jazz Studio formerly known as BRB 114 has been renamed the Strickland Jazz Studio. The renaming took place in a special ceremony during the 2014 Annual Emory Jazz Festival in early February attended by Strickland himself and family members. The technology based multi-use facility developed by […]
The new CD by the Emory Jazz Studies program entitled “Professors at Play” is now available. the recording features original compositions by the jazz faculty. All proceeds from the sale of the CD will go directly to the Emory Jazz Studies Program. Available soon in the campus Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
The first night of the Emory Jazz Fest was a rousing success. The Emory Jazz Faculty recently completed a CD of new compositions entitled, “Professors at Play.” In a varied program of trios and large ensembles, the jazz faculty and artist affiliates showcased their musical and compositional prowess in a powerful and engaging performance. The […]
Welcome to the Emory Jazz Alliance Newsletter. Find out about upcoming performances and events by the Emory jazz ensembles, Jazz Alliance activities, fundraising projects and Emory Jazz Studies Program activities.
