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HCAMA Jazz Series Presents: The New Grounds Quintet...
...Nancy (Katie K. Schick ’10) swings into a harsh sort of jazz, sung with appropriate swagger and well-coordinated stage direction that emphasizes the awkwardness of the moment for Albert. Imitation folk songs are sung in a child’s squeal. Mock-Italian quintet singing is delivered with appropriate exuberance. Herring hiccups repeatedly to the “Tristan und Isolde” chord before he goes out for his night on the town—Britten’s in-joke to regular operagoers, and one entirely appropriate for an opera that depicts desire...
...album’s greatest strength is its innovative instrumentation—the original quintet met studying jazz at the University of North Texas, and their training is apparent in the skillfully layered keyboard, classical guitar, and flute arrangements. In addition, Smith’s clear and gentle voice is a pleasure to listen to, although on most tracks he unwisely sacrifices his voice to the limited range of the melodies...
...tradition in The Lizzie McGuire Movie back in 2003. When in Rome invents a corollary legend: that if you remove a coin from the fountain, the person who put it there will instantly and passionately fall in love with you. Beth takes five, and in short order has a quintet of love slaves: a magician (Jon Heder), an artist (Will Arnett), a male model (Dax Shepard), a sausage entrepreneur (Danny De Vito)... and Nick. Somehow the first four follow Beth back to New York to serve as the marplots for her budding affair with Mr. Perfect. (Who will go home...
Sunday was Senior Day at Ohiri Field, the final home game for the quintet of Desmond Mitchell, Adam Rousmaniere, Kwaku Nyamekye, and co-captains Andre Akpan and Brian Grimm. For much of the season, the focus had been on that group, which has provided over half the points for the Crimson this season. They were collectively honored before the game after having led Harvard to 50 wins, three NCAA tournament appearances, and a 2006 Ivy League title over their careers. But while the focus was, as always, on the seniors before the match, it was a freshman who stole...