Nayely, also known as Jessica Barco, presents a Latin R&B concert that blends English and Spanish lyrics with positive, uplifting messages and groovy rhythms.
Jcici presents Half Asleep, Half Awake, a dynamic recital that blends pop and traditional Chinese–inspired songs with high-energy metal fusion. Featuring vocals, dizi, and suona, the performance explores the tension between calm introspection and explosive passion through sharply contrasting musical worlds.
Film composer Yimo Yin presents a recital of film music performed with her friends. The program features a selection of well-known film scores reimagined in rearranged piano versions, highlighting her perspective as a composer and arranger.
Drummer and composer Lia Romano presents a contemporary jazz performance featuring original music inspired by Middle Eastern traditions and modern jazz. The program highlights Romano’s compositions and arrangements, which are shaped by her cross-cultural musical journey.
Admission
Free
Rick Stone, Kathy Olson, Diane Wernick, Sean Berry
Led by Kathy Olson, the Achilles Heal Saxophone Quartet performs compositions and arrangements by members of the group as well as some of the band's favorite composer friends. Improvisation abounds and the subtleties of saxes without a rhythm section delights the senses.
This one-hour master class explores chord melody and reharmonization through live performance on the Venezuelan cuatro. The session demonstrates how a single melodic line can be reharmonized and developed in real time while maintaining groove, form, and cultural character.
