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Princeton Jazz Vocal Ensemble presents 1959: A very special year in Jazz!
Presented by Jazz at Princeton
date & time
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ticketing
Free, unticketed
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Princeton Jazz Vocal Ensemble, directed by Michelle Lordi, presents a series of jazz pieces from the year 1959.
About
JAZZ AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY serves to promote this uniquely American music as a contemporary and relevant art form. Its goals are to convey the vast musical and social history of jazz, establish a strong theoretical and stylistic foundation with regard to improvisation and composition, and emphasize the development of individual expression and creativity. Offerings of this program include academic course work, performing ensembles, master classes, private study, and independent projects. Jazz at Princeton University thanks you for joining them on this evening’s journey of beauty, exploration, discovery, and hope.
Performers
Vocalists
Vincent Gerardi ‘25
Isabella Checa ‘25
Adia Allison ‘25
Melody Choi ‘25
Sophia Varughese ‘26
Laura Kahu’27
Alessandro Troncoso ’25 – Alto Sax/flute
Daniela Vita ’25 – Guitar
Otto Trueman ’27 – Piano
Quinn Dorward ’27 – Drums
Ian Kenslaar – Bass
Directed by Michelle Lordi
About
JAZZ AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY serves to promote this uniquely American music as a contemporary and relevant art form. Its goals are to convey the vast musical and social history of jazz, establish a strong theoretical and stylistic foundation with regard to improvisation and composition, and emphasize the development of individual expression and creativity. Offerings of this program include academic course work, performing ensembles, master classes, private study, and independent projects. Jazz at Princeton University thanks you for joining them on this evening’s journey of beauty, exploration, discovery, and hope.
Performers
Vocalists
Vincent Gerardi ‘25
Isabella Checa ‘25
Adia Allison ‘25
Melody Choi ‘25
Sophia Varughese ‘26
Laura Kahu’27
Alessandro Troncoso ’25 – Alto Sax/flute
Daniela Vita ’25 – Guitar
Otto Trueman ’27 – Piano
Quinn Dorward ’27 – Drums
Ian Kenslaar – Bass
Directed by Michelle Lordi