JAZZAlive-Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month at UDC
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| Save the Date | 
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DC JAZZ FESTIVAL | 
dcjazzfest.org
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WPFW 89.3FM- Washington DC's Jazz Station | |
TAKE FIVE!
@Smithsonian Every 3rd Thursday
5:00-7:00pm | |
Millennium Stage
@Kennedy Center | |
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival | 
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Washington DC Jazz Network | washingtondcjazznetwork |
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| FREE & OPEN to the Public! |
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APRIL  Jazz Concert: Senior Recital -
Frankly Grayton II, percussion Monday, April 09, 2018
7:00 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) Percussionist and jazz studies major Frankey Grayton II presents his Senior Recital.  JAZZforum: Karen Spellman & W.A. "Bill" Brower - Capital City Jazz Festival
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
7:00 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) Join Karen Spellman and Bill Brower for a discussion on the historic Capital City Jazz Festival that they produced from 1985-1988. Veteran arts and civil rights activist Karen Spellman has a history of producing events specializing in large-scaled cultural and social justice programs. Jazz historian, writer and producer Bill Brower is a longtime concert and special event producer who has been involved in producing the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Jazz Issue Forum and Concert since its inception. 
Jazz Concert: UDC Small Jazz Ensembles Tuesday, April 17, 2018
12:30 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in a variety of flavors.  Jazz Concert: Senior Recital - LaMarione Shepard--vocalist
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 (Note change from original date)
7:00 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) Vocalist and jazz studies major LaMarione Shepard presents her Senior Recital. |
Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival Monday, April 30, 2018
8:00 PM University Auditorium Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 -East) The Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival celebrates 32 years of world-class jazz at the University of the District of Columbia. The Big Band sound returns to UDC as the powerhouse jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (directed by Allyn Johnson), Howard University (directed by Fred Irby III) and the University of Maryland (directed by Chris Vadala) once again cap off Jazz Appreciation Month with a with a hand-clapping, finger-snapping, foot-stomping good time. Produced by UDC's Jazz Studies Program and the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, the festival began in 1987 as part of a citywide tribute to Duke Ellington, and it remains one of the most anticipated events on Washington, DC's jazz calendar. Scholarship Benefit Series. University Auditorium -Theatre of the Arts (Bldg. 46-East). Tickets are $20 (general admission), $15 (seniors), and $10 (students) and can be purchased in advance at the UDC Music Program, Building 46-West or online at InstantSeats.com. |
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June  Tom Teasley -
Drumming Through Time & Culture - Dedicated to Max Roach Monday, June 11, 2018
7:00 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) World percussionist, Tom Teasley performs solo and discusses how his concept of percussion has been shaped through his travels on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, national touring and multi media work in theater, film and sound design. He will mix playing styles, instruments and techniques from various cultures through the experience of an American jazz musician. He will also combine ancient instruments with the latest developments in music technology.  Allyn Johnson & Meet the Artist on the Bandstand - featuring Paul Carr
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
7:00 p.m. UDC Recital Hall -Van Ness Campus Performing Arts (Bldg. 46 - West) Join favorite pianist Allyn Johnson and acclaimed tenor saxophonist, recording artist and outstanding educator Paul Carr for a up-close and personal session of conversation and performance. |
| We'd like to thank you for your continued, unwavering support. Judith Korey
JAZZAlive
University of the District of Columbia |
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JAZZAlive at the University of the District of Columbia presents events featuring students, faculty and guest musicians, authors, educators and scholars. Please note that all events, dates and times listed are subject to change. Additional events may be scheduled throughout the year. *All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.  JAZZAlive, University of the District of Columbia
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