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Fraught with modern jazz, hip-hop and stomp influences, the show also includes choreography intended to more abstractly express each piece’s theme. “Time” uses the body and tempo to convey imagery of time; at one point the dancers are a clockface and another a pendulum...
BEYOND RECALL: THE PROGRESSIVE TRADITION IN JAZZ. With the support of the Office of the Arts comes the Harvard Jazz Bands with guest artists Dave Douglas on trumpet, Roswell Rudd on trombone, Charles Kohlhas on saxophone, Barry Altschul on drums and Brad Jones on bass. The musicians will be performing works by Herbie Nichols, Mary Lou Williams, Thelonious Monk, Dave Douglas, Roswell Rudd, in addition to original works by Harvard students. Jazz Programs at Harvard were founded in 1971 to recognize significant contributors to jazz and to bring the genre to the general public. Saturday, April...
HARVARD DANCE PROGRAM. The Dance Program of the Office for the Arts at Harvard presents ”Dancer’s Viewpointe III,” the third installment of an annual series under the direction of Elizabeth Bergmann. Jazz, ballet, tap and modern dance all feature in these works by student and professional choreographers, performed by an ensemble of solely Harvard students. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets $10, $5 for students and seniors, available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. Rieman Center for the Performing Arts, Radcliffe Yard...
Judging from his sixth album, Christian McBride is still an unselfish artist. Although his ten years as a musician have earned him a reputation as one of the best young bassists in the jazz scene, McBride’s latest efforts highlights not only his own prowess, but that of his bandmates as well...
Though some may find it too soft or electronic, Vertical Vision displays McBride’s versatility and willingness to experiment with different sounds in a jazz context. His ability to work so many layers into a strong and innovative album is commendable...