2010 Student Events and Programs

Jackie McLean International Arts Festival 2010

The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School
In Collaboration with the Artists Collective Celebrates Black History Month
Amiri Baraka & word–music ensemble Blue Ark
Wednesday, February 3 - 7:30 pm, Artists Collective Theater
Amina Baraka, Rene' McLean, Reeds, Rudy Walker, Drums, Alan Palmer, Piano, Calvin Jones, Bass, Dwight West, Vocals
$15 general admission, $10 students w/ID
Tickets available at the University of Hartford
Call (860) 768-4228 for more information.

The St Stithians Marimba Band hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. St Stithians College is an independent Methodist College consisting of a Boys' College, Girls' College, Boys' Preparatory and Girls' Preparatory School. The St Stithians Marimba Band is comprised of students who attend the Boys' Preparatory School. They are considered one of the best marimba bands in South Africa, and they have performed at many prestigious festivals, conferences around the world, and at the announcement of Mr. Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Celebration.
Call (860) 527-3205 for more information.

Jack DeJohnette is regarded as one of the worlds greatest drummers. He has collaborated with most of the major figures in jazz history. As a leader, he has explored many musical genres beyond jazz which has kept his music ever evolving and his mastery on the drums in constant demand.

Advance tickets: $23 Artists Collective members, students, seniors and GHAC Let's Go Members
Advance general:$27
At the door:$35
Tickets available at: The Artists Collective (860) 527-3205
Integrity-n-Music, 506 Silas Deane HWY., Wethersfield * Japanalia Eiko, Whitney St., Hartford

Jackie McLean Memorial Weekend Celebration


Thursday, May 13: Artists Collective Atrium
Expressions in Sounds and Motion
The Photography of Maurice D. Robertson
Artist Reception 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Friday, May 14: Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Jimmy Heath "I Walked with Giants" Book Signing
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Performances by:

• Artists Collective African Connection
• Hartt School Community Division String Quartet and Dance Ensemble
• Jackie McLean Institute Music Ensembles
• Artists Collective "Eclipse" Choreographers Workshop
• Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
All events free and open to the public

Saturday, May 15: Artists Collective Atrium
*Artists Collective Music Student Showcase
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

* Jimmy Heath Master Workshop
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

The Heath Brothers Quartet in Concert
8:00 p.m.
The Heath Brothers are one of the most distinguished families in jazz. New York Times' chief jazz critic has written. "their sets offer glimpse of great experience filtered through great gentleness; they're a real shot of joy." The Heath Brothers have performed at festivals, clubs and educational venues around the world. The quartet was founded in 1976 by Jimmy, Percy and Albert "Tootie" Heath. The Heath Bothers have made 7 recordings, and their latest is due out soon. Percy Heath was the bassist for the Modern Jazz Quartet for more than 40 years and a NEA Jazz Master. Since Percy's death in 2005, Jimmy and Tootie have introduced new songs, while preserving the band's original trademark of relaxed, funky, swinging bop.
Concert tickets are $20 advance general and $25 at the door

Vocalist Carmen Lundy began her professional career as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were very few young, gifted and aspiring jazz vocalists on the horizon. Three decades later, Ms. Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation. Her contribution of over 50 self-penned compositions now comprises the New Jazz Songbook.

*Free tickets available in advance and at the door. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Call (860) 527-3205 for more information.