Paul Keller Ensemble Jazz bassist, composer, arranger and bandleader Paul Keller has been a favorite with Detroit and Ann Arbor Jazz fans for years. His ensembles have covered a range of jazz styles, with arrangements for groups ranging from trio to big band. For this performance of the popular Christmas Songs for Jazz Lovers show, […]
Iskander Zakirov, piano Iskander Zakirov received his Master and Post-Graduate Degrees from Tashkent State Conservatory in Uzbekistan. After immigrating to the United States, He completed his education with Artist Diploma from Duquesne University and Doctor of Musical Arts from Michigan State University. As a solo and collaborative artist, Zakirov gives lectures and recitals covering a […]
Barbara Ware was born and raised in Detroit and music has been her language of choice since she can remember. She is not a shouter and she doesn’t scat. Instead, she chooses songs that tell a story or express a mood and delivers the lyrics with feeling and finesse, sophistication and dignity, always tempered with […]
Trio Virado is a unique collaboration of three distinguished artists on flute, viola, and guitar. Flutist Amy Porter, violist Jaime Amador, and guitarist João Luiz are widely sought after for their musical performances on recordings and onstage. Together they form a concert trio that radiates electricity and love of music. Trio Virado’s CD Mangabeira, released […]
Randy Napoleon Quartet Born in Brooklyn and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Randy Napoleon began his journey in jazz immediately after finishing his studies at the University of Michigan. He joined the Michigan State University music faculty in fall 2014. Today, Napoleon is one of the most sought-after guitarists in New York, where he is […]
Schoolcraft Music Faculty: Dr. Gerardo Ascheri heads the piano program at Schoolcraft College. As a traditional and Suzuki piano instructor, he is an active lecturer, performer, and music advocate in the Lansing community. A former faculty member at the Michigan State University Community Music School, he has also served as president for the Lansing Matinee […]
Frances Renzi, piano Steinway Artist Frances Renzi has appeared as soloist with many orchestras including those of Dallas, Houston, Toledo, and the New Hampshire Music Festival. She has performed throughout North America, Taiwan, and China. An extraordinary chamber player, she frequently collaborates with distinguished artists, and is much in demand as a chamber music performer. […]