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David Cooper

David Cooper
and his Quartet

Fri., Oct. 9, 2015, 7:30pm

Fredric March Play Circle,
Wisconsin Union Theater

University of Wisconsin-Platteville associate professor of trumpet and jazz studies and all-around trumpet pro, David Cooper is one of the most versatile trumpet players in the Midwest. Cooper earned his doctorate of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has performed with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, the Isthmus Brass and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. His own compositions include adaption of the Bach cello for trumpet and jazz transcription books. He released his new jazz CD titled The Journey earlier this year.

El Clan Destino

El Clan Destino

Fri., Oct. 23, 2015, 7:30pm

Fredric March Play Circle,
Wisconsin Union Theater

El Clan Destino is an Afro-Cuban band from Madison, specializing in contemporary Cuban popular, folk and jazz music. Cuban hand percussion master and band member Jamie Ryan has worked with Tony Casteneda's Latin Jazz Sextet and the whole group has performed at the Memorial Union and other local clubs and festivals, making them no stranger to the Theater and community.

Becca May Grant

Becca May Grant &
Rivers of Madison

Fri., Nov. 6, 2015, 7:30pm

Fredric March Play Circle,
Wisconsin Union Theater

Becca May Grant is a pianist, composer, and bandleader. She currently serves as Arts Director at Fountain of Life Covenant Church in Madison, a multiracial community anchored in the Black tradition.

Becca trained as a classical pianist and earned her BA in jazz under Joan Wildman at the University of Wisconsin. She subsequently spent two decades immersed in African-American church music. She particularly enjoys writing for vocal ensembles and accompanying vocal soloists. Her compositions draw on late twentieth-century jazz and contemporary gospel music, always with emphasis on collaboration and improvisation.

Piano Summit

Piano Summit

Fri., Nov. 20, 2015, 7:30pm

Fredric March Play Circle,
Wisconsin Union Theater

It isn't often that four of Madison's veteran jazz pianists come together in one program to individually present their own works in an acoustically strong concert venue. Piano Summit will be an outstanding musical event not to be missed.

JIM ERICKSON is the leader of the "Jim Erickson Trio" and has released a solo compilation titled "Crossroads." Erickson was the winner of the Ibla Grand Prize International Music Competition and has toured the USA with notable performances at New York University and Carnegie Hass.

JANE REYNOLDS is a composer, pianist and music educator with thirty years' experience. She has collaborated with many local artists, releasing a duo CD with Hans Strum titled "Blue Got Up" for which she received a Wisconsin Arts Board composition award. She is a frequent contributor to Tap-it New Works Theater Company and is a co-host of "Strictly Jazz Sounds" on WORT-FM radio.

DAVE STOLER has played professionally for over 25 years. He has been a featured member of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet and has led his own trio.

JOAN WILDMAN is an Emeritus Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has led her own jazz trio for over 25 years, performing all over the nation. She has also recorded her compositions, co-authored a jazz performance text book and has written scholarly journal articles.

While these musicians are celebrities in the Madison Jazz music scene, seeing them all together for one night will be a unique experience no jazz-enthusiast wouldn't want to miss!

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