September 30
Stefon
Harris
October
6
Mingus
Big Band
October
13
Brazil
Night
Ivan Lins
Leila Pinheiro
Ed Motta
November
4
R.
Carlos Nakai
Quartet
Southwestern
Jazz
February
18
Jeanette
Wrate
Artist–in–Residence
April
6
Chucho
Valdes Quartet
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Saturday,
September 30 at 8pm
STEFON HARRIS
Called
"jazz�s reigning it man" by Newsweek,
vibraphonist Harris fulfilled the promise of
his debut CD with his follow up, Black Action Figure. In his mid–twenties
Harris is "one of the most important young artists in jazz"
(L.A. Times), blending the tradition of the greats with a definitive modern
vision.
Campus Theatre $21
MINGUS BIG BAND
This ensemble, hand–picked by Charles Mingus� widow, brings to life the music of the jazz giant in all its richness and originality. The "Big Band Big Enough for Mingus" (L.A. Times) selects from its recent Blues & Politics CD.
Marsee Auditorium $26 / $23
BRAZIL NIGHT
with Ivan Lins, Ed Motta and Leila Pinheiro
Celebrate Brazil�s 500th anniversary by immersing yourself in her most popular sounds – samba, bossa nova, romantic pop. Singer Ivan Lins, bossa nova specialist Leila Pinheiro and pop sensation Ed Motta light up the night, backed by the Afro–Brazilian samba rhythms of Batacoto.
Marsee Auditorium $26 / $23
R. CARLOS NAKAI QUARTET
This "southwestern jazz supergroup" creates a fusion of the world�s cultural traditions. The Native American flute virtuosity of Nakai blends with the eco–spiritual vocalizations of bassist Mary Redhouse, the sun–fired sax and keyboard of Amo Chip Dabney and the pan–global percussion of Will Clipman.
Marsee Auditorium $21
JEANETTE WRATE
Artist–in–Residence Series, percussion
Campus Theatre $12
CHUCHO VALDES QUARTET
"The greatest jazz pianist in Cuba" (Time).
Marsee Auditorium $26 / $24