Sentences with phrase «jazz composer»

A jazz composer is someone who creates original music in the genre of jazz. They write and arrange songs, melodies, and harmonies that are unique to the styles and improvisational elements of jazz music. Full definition
Jazz composer Jason Moran, Mehretu's friend, visited the church periodically to vibe off of her in - progress paintings.
Then we arrive at the greatest jazz composer of them all, Duke Ellington — a man who seemed, to his fans, as secular as they come.
A REVIEW OF THE WEEK»S NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE ART WORLD Featuring Rufus Reid, Elizabeth Catlett, Jack Shainman Gallery, Nick Cave, Terry Adkins, and more Elizabeth Catlett Inspires Jazz Composer Rufus Reid The late sculptor Elizabeth Catlett (1915 - 2012) has inspired a new jazz album.
Elizabeth Catlett Inspires Jazz Composer Rufus Reid The late sculptor Elizabeth Catlett (1915 - 2012) has inspired a new jazz album.
In the almost 40 years since his death, Duke Ellington has remained an enigmatic figure, even as his reputation as one our greatest and most culturally prominent orchestra leaders and jazz composers continues to grow.
Down the street in the darkened Ice Plant, neon blue lights emanating from underneath a silver 2010 Mercedes sedan blinked in time to the musical styling of free jazz composer Albert Eyler.
The 18,200 square - foot (1,690 square - meter) column free gallery, which provides breath - taking views on the city and the Hudson river, will be the perfect backdrop and an inspirational space for the work by performance artist Andrea Fraser, painter Lucy Dodd, sculptor and landscape artist Michael Heizer, jazz composer Cecil Taylor, and film - maker Steve McQueen.
Upon entering the gallery, the viewer will be immersed in darkness and the rich scent of pine as they experience a specially composed soundscape by experimental jazz composer Jason Ajemian.
Past recipients of USA Fellowships include visual artists Glenn Ligon, Kara Walker, Theaster Gates and Catherine Opie; cartoonist Chris Ware; designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy (of Rodarte); performing artist Meredith Monk; jazz composer Jason Moran; ballet dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied; choreographer Bill T. Jones and writers Sapphire and Chris Abani.
Gil Evans was one of America's great jazz composers and arrangers.
REPRESENTATION Luhring Augustine announces on March 28 that jazz composer and pianist Jason Moran, a frequent collaborator with visual artists who is redefining the notion of multidisciplinary art, is joining its Chelsea, N.Y., gallery.
Sponsored by the Herb Alpert Foundation to honor and support jazz artists, 18th Street Arts Center annually hosts its Make Jazz Fellowship, awarded to a jazz composer for a three - month, fully funded residency.
This performance will feature special guest Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah — jazz composer, producer, and multi-album recording artist — on trumpet.
Thursday, July 20th at 7 pm, Pinderhughes will perform alongside special guests Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, a jazz composer and Grammy Award - nominated trumpeter, award - winning bassist Luques Curtis, and percussionist Mark Whitfield, Jr..
At regular intervals during the completion of these new paintings, the jazz composer Jason Moran, Ms. Mehretu's friend and Harlem neighbor, set up camp on the balcony of the church.
Based in Seattle, Jazz composer and trumpeter Samantha Boshnack is in residence at 18th Street Arts Center from February 1 — April 29, 2018.
MALCOLM GOLDSTEIN Presented by Issue Project Room, a venerable experimental musician pays tribute to the seminal avant - jazz composer and musician Ornette Coleman, who died in June, with «Trinity,» a violin solo Mr. Coleman wrote for him, and a series of Mr. Goldstein's own works, including his trademark extended improvisations.
THE JAZZ COMPOSER AND VISIONARY The jazz composer and visionary Sun Ra, who claimed to have come from Saturn, authored the poem whose opening line served as the title of this thought - provoking show, which explored the complex network of aesthetics and practices known as Afrofuturism.
Walker created the public art installation in collaboration with steam - power enthusiast Kenneth Griffard and jazz composer Jason Moran, who performed live with the work over the weekend.
Past recipients of fellowships include visual artists Kara Walker, Theaster Gates, and Catherine Opie; jazz composer Jason Moran; choreographer Bill T. Jones; and writers Annie Proulx and Teju Cole.
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