Events
John Blake
African Roots of Violin with John Blake Fri, May 10, 7:30pm Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30pm
Determined to present the underappreciated composer, educator and improviser John Blake, Jr. (“One of my mentors when I first started playing jazz,” Carter says), she has engaged the Philadelphia violin master for two programs. The African Roots of Violin is a revelatory concert exploring the African roots of the violin and its evolution as a jazz instrument. $20/30/40
Jazz Violin Listening Party (Members only) Thu, May 9, 7:30pm
She kicks off her first season as Resident Artistic Director with an exclusive listening party devoted to the history of violin in jazz. Join Carter and Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline for this special evening of great music and enlightening conversation. Free, includes complimentary reception. Limit two tickets per household
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