Stories about "jazz"
Q&A: Dale Chapman on neoclassical jazz in a neoliberal economy
Friday, February 15, 2019 9:24 am
The Jazz Bubble by music professor Chapman draws surprising parallels between conservative schools of jazz and political economy.
Bates dancers, musicians, designers to offer Sun Ra tribute
Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:55 am
"We're pulling out all the stops," says visiting artist Frank Carlberg, for a March 21 Bates College event dedicated to jazz artist Sun Ra.
Screenings, lectures expand on museum exhibition exploring jazz-art-film connections
Monday, August 25, 2014 10:18 am
The Museum of Art exhibition "Convergence: Jazz, Films and the Visual Arts" expands with films, panels and lectures beginning with a talk by the founder of Columbia University's Center for Jazz Studies on Sept. 5.
Vibraphonist Jason Marsalis, folksinger Sam Amidon kick off Olin Arts Alive
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 12:40 pm
Jason Marsalis, the vibraphone-playing member of New Orleans' first family of jazz, and Vermont-born folksinger Sam Amidon launch the 2013-14 Olin Arts Alive series at Bates.
French-Gypsy swing band, star jazz guitarist bound for Bates
Friday, May 3, 2013 10:25 am
The Olin Arts Center Concert Hall is the setting for two don't-miss jazz performances in May.
BatesDowntown offers jazz and country performances this spring
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:59 pm
The Bates music series BatesDowntown continues this spring with jazz and country concerts by Maine musicians.
Olin Arts Center introduces 'Flash' concerts
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:43 pm
The Olin Arts Center introduces the new "Flash" concerts. The first concert features a jazz quintet with Bates faculty members, the second features jazz guitarist Sean McGowan. All concerts are open to the public at no charge. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu
'Extraordinary' jazz singer Gretchen Parlato bound for Bates
Thursday, January 27, 2011 9:57 am
A fast-rising star called by one critic "the most original jazz singer in a generation," Gretchen Parlato performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St.
Jazzman Avishai Cohen returns to Bates
Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:02 pm
Jazz composer, bassist and singer Avishai Cohen made a Bates debut in 2008 that concert hall manager Seth Warner calls "amazing." Now he returns for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Tickets are $12 and $6, and are available at www.batestickets.com.
Grammy-nominated jazz drummer brings quartet to Bates College
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:30 pm
-- The Jazz at the Olin Arts Center Series resumes with Grammy-nominated drummer Dafnis Prieto and his Si o Si Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Olin Arts Concert Hall at Bates College.