By IAN BENJAMIN
Executive Editor
and CHRIS SURPRENANT
Arts Editor
Maceo Parker: Grandmaster of Funk
Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. $25
A legendary funk and soul-jazz saxophonist, Maceo Parker has played with both “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown and Parliament-Funkedelic. Since the 1990’s, Parker has been playing solo.
More recently, Parker has been a guest instrumentalist with De La Soul, Jane’s Addiction and Prince. Parker also played with the Dave Matthews Band on their song “What Would You Say?” One can expect a show by Parker to be lengthy-his average time on stage is two and a half hours-and to be dominated by the genre which he helped invent: funk.
The College of Saint Rose Camerata
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Free
The Saint Rose Camerata is the faculty ensemble in residence at Saint Rose. As is common at Saint Rose, the faculty of the music department not only teach, but practice what they teach.
For the upcoming performance, The Camerata will be playing a piece, Impressions de la Puna by Ginastera Trio by Piazzolla (La Muertetel Angel, Otono Porteno ‘Autumn’ from Four Seasons) in celebration of National Hispanic
Heritage Month.
The Camerata will also be performing on Saturday, October 29, 2011; Saturday, February 11, 2011; and Friday, March 23,
2012. All performances will be at 7:30 p.m.
Soulive Presents The Beatles
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. $25
Mingling both jazz and funk, Soulive presents this interesting fusion through the lens of popular Beatles tunes. Such a blending of styles can only be performed by a highly experienced group. That being said, Soulive has recorded with the likes of Dave Matthews and Chaka Khan. They have also worked with musical legends The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder. Though they will be performing some beloved Beatles melodies, the band’s talents span far beyond pop music.WithHalloween right around the corner, why not be treated to a memorable evening of unforgettable sound? Soulive performs Sunday, October 30 at 7:30 with tickets costing $25. From hip-hop to rhythm and blues, Soulive promises an incredibly enjoyable evening of their take on one of the greatest bands of the Twentieth Century.
It’s a Jazzy Christmas! A celebration of Vince Guaraldi’s Holiday Jazz Music
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
$20 standard admission
$10 student tickets
children 6 and under free
The Peanut Gallery Jazz Trio will be delighting audiences to the stylings of Vince Guaraldi. Guaraldi’s tunes, as made popular by the “Peanuts” holiday TV specials, will be performed during a very special Christmas concert on December 2 at 7:00, that will be a treat for all ages. Playing an array of musical selections, Guaraldi’s memorable melodies will be sure to conjure the holiday spirit in everyone. General admission tickets are $20, $10 for students, and children six and under are free. In keeping with the holiday theme, a milk and cookies reception will follow.
Paula Cole
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. $25
Paula Cole is a singer/songwriter perhaps best known for her song “Where Have All the
Cowboys Gone.” Her style of songwriting tends towards the lyrically melodic, poignant and intelligent, which when combined with her voice creates a passionate performance. Cole is a Grammy winner who has performed with the likes of The Counting Crows, Matchbox 20, Sarah McLachlan and Peter Gabriel among many others.
Although known for her voice Cole will make use of a variety of instruments in her performances, including: a Moog synthesizer, a didgeridoo, a Juno bass and a Rhoades bass. as a sample. A notable part of this event, properly entitled “Backstage” with Paula Cole, features a question and answer session especially for students.
Chick Corea
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. $35
A renowned jazz keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea is best known for his work with Miles Davis’ band in the 1960’s. With 16 Grammy awards under his belt, he is one of jazz’s living legends. A pivotal member in the jazz world for over four decades, Corea has been instrumental in the creation and promotion of bebop, avante-garde, post-bop, Latin and fusion.
Although he has had a solo career since 1966, Corea continues to create personal compositions. His most recent work has been with banjoist Bela Fleck (2007’s Grammy-winning The Enchantement) and Japanese pianist Hiromi Uehara. The legend kicked off his current tour with a gala performance of some of his compositions in collaboration with trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Corea’s current solo performances is his pure variety. If you are looking for a varied and musically complex night of jazz, than Chick Corea is sure to please.
Concert and Ticket Info.
For concert and ticket information go to:
www.strose.edu/concerts
Or contact Sal Prizio at:
(518) 337-4871 or concerts@strose.edu.
