World renowned bassist to perform with the Western Jazz Quartet
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳he Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet will be joined by one of New York鈥檚 top bassists, John 贬茅产别谤迟, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858.
贬茅产别谤迟 is a Louisiana native who has made his name performing with jazz legends Andrew Hill, Mary Halvorson, and Fred Hersch. 贬茅产别谤迟鈥檚 music mixes a groovy traditional jazz style with elements of quirky humor and the avant-garde.
Bullock Music Performance Institute
Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission is to add to the already rich cultural life of Kalamazoo by creating opportunities to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented events ranging from formal evening concerts to daytime educational outreach events for students and local audiences of all ages.
For more information about the Wednesday evening concert series, call (269) 387-4704 or (269) 387-4678, or visit .
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