Galper trio introduces Dartmouth to 're-bop'
When alto-saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie hit the jazz scene in the 1940s, few predicted that the course of jazz music would be changed forever.
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When alto-saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie hit the jazz scene in the 1940s, few predicted that the course of jazz music would be changed forever.
Saffire's music is definitely not for the weak-hearted. It is saucy, no-holds barred, and at times, even raunchy. It is however, expressive and intense, and the all-female acoustic blues trio makes no compromises on its musicianship.
After three encore performances, the full house at Spaulding Auditorium sounded like it still hadn't gotten enough of mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade.
Frederica von Stade is not your typical musician. She began at the top and has stayed at the top of her profession for the last 25 years.
Critically acclaimed as one of the most sought-after musicians of the younger generation, the Lark string quartet will perform tonight at the Hopkins Center for the fourth time in two years.
Employing color, form and rhythm, avant-garde filmmakers Stan Brakhage and Bruce Posner will present a compilation of 15 hand-crafted films that attest to the depth of expression rarely found in 35 mm filmmaking.
Author Askold Melnyczuk and English professor Tom Sleigh presented the 13th annual writing prizes to 12 students last night in the Wren Room of Sanborn House.
Downbeat magazine has called his sound "joyful and cutting." The Boston Herald has called him "the gasoline thrown onto James Brown's fire" and The Boston Globe has dubbed him "king of jazz-funk." He is saxophonist Maceo Parker, and along with his band, he will kick off Green Key weekend tonight
Written by one of Japan's premiere 20th century writers, Yukio Mishima, three "No" plays were performed yesterday at the Moore Theater.
One of the most original and innovative vocal duos to hit the music scene in the late 1980s, the Indigo Girls -- Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, will perform tonight at Leede Arena.
A problem that often plagues classically trained musicians is a mechanical approach to music which can undermine spontaneity and creativity.
Described as "breathtaking," "spectacular," and "intense" by critics worldwide, The Tokyo String Quartet has gradually earned a reputation of being one of the most talented groups of classical musicians around. But to hear the Quartet with clarinet virtuoso Richard Stoltzman is a different musical experience altogether.
The Hood Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled "Shaping an American Landscape" featuring the works of prolific American artist and architect, Charles Platt.
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis unveiled his ambitious new project, "Buckshot LeFonque," to an enthusiastic audience at Webster Hall last night. In a concert that lasted almost three hours, Marsalis explored an incredibly diverse array of musical forms, ranging from rap and hip-hop to reggae and jazz.
Tenor saxophonist and contemporary jazz great Branford Marsalis will perform tonight with "Buckshot LeFonque," his 13 piece band, in Webster Hall at 8 p.m.
The critically acclaimed Lydian String Quartet will perform with pianist-in-residence Sally Pinkas tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in Spaulding Auditorium.
Former producer of the African-Caribbean poetry theater and a dynamic poet, Sandra Maria Esteves, delivered a powerful reading of her works last night at the Rockefeller center.
The Barbary Coast jazz ensemble's vocalist, Neisha Powells '95, joined the Coast's rhythm section last night at the Lone Pine Tavern for an evening of standards and ballads.
A host of acapella groups took part in perhaps two of the largest concerts of the winter term this weekend.
After featuring such illustrious poets as Kathy Acker, Kathryn Davis, Lane Von Herzen '84 and most recently, Professor Lev Loseff, the English Department will close off Dartmouth's poetry and prose winter series with writer Tobias Wolff.