MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence: Jazz Orchestras with Stefon Harris, vibraphone
March 5, 2022
6:30 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
While immensely talented as a musician and composer, vibraphonist Stefon Harris also excels as an educator, developer and thought leader. Harris is the associate dean and director of jazz arts at the Manhattan School of Music, co-developer of a revolutionary ear training software, and sought-after presenter on corporate leadership using jazz as a metaphor.
His recent album Sonic Creed has been named album of the year by WBGO, the world’s leading jazz radio station. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Orchestras and caps a week of mentoring, touring and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
The program includes Punjab by Joe Henderson, Africa by John William Coltrane, Shade of Jade by Joe Henderson, Cherry Juice by Thaddeus Joseph, Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma, Swee’ Pea by Willis Leonard Holman, and other popular tunes composed for jazz big band.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required of all attendees ages 12 and up.
To help maintain a safe concert-going experience, we are following University directives for COVID-19, including the Jan. 1 announcement requiring vaccination or proof of a negative test to attend MSU events. Your health and that of our performers are a top priority. Details for this new policy can be found under MSU Music COVID-19 directives, including answers to the commonly asked questions on the FAQ webpage.
His recent album Sonic Creed has been named album of the year by WBGO, the world’s leading jazz radio station. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Orchestras and caps a week of mentoring, touring and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
The program includes Punjab by Joe Henderson, Africa by John William Coltrane, Shade of Jade by Joe Henderson, Cherry Juice by Thaddeus Joseph, Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma, Swee’ Pea by Willis Leonard Holman, and other popular tunes composed for jazz big band.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required of all attendees ages 12 and up.
To help maintain a safe concert-going experience, we are following University directives for COVID-19, including the Jan. 1 announcement requiring vaccination or proof of a negative test to attend MSU events. Your health and that of our performers are a top priority. Details for this new policy can be found under MSU Music COVID-19 directives, including answers to the commonly asked questions on the FAQ webpage.
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