NEW YORK, NY (Aaron Davis Hall) - Chosen as the New York
State NEA Jazz Masters on Tour host presenter,
Aaron Davis Hall will celebrate the extraordinary music and career of one of our national living treasures, pianist McCoy Tyner, with his very special guest, the brilliant Savion Glover.
This rare and unique concert will highlight the amazing collaboration of these two giants and feature a special opening act of some of the future legends of music, The Jabane Ensemble, including: Ravi Coltrane, Lionel Loueke,
Gregoire Maret, Derrick Hodge and others.
Friday, March 24, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
$45 Orchestra, $35 Mezzanine, $25 Balcony
(Members $38, $30, $21)
ADH Humanities:
Join NEA Jazz Master McCoy Tyner and guests for special film footage and a discussion about the past, present and future of the music.
Thursday, March 23, 2006, 7:30 pm; $10 (Members $8.50)
(FREE for ticket holders of the 3/24 performance)
Conceived and Produced by Jill Newman Productions
NEA Jazz Masters on Tour is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts sponsored by Verizon in partnership with Arts Midwest. Additional support is provided by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation through a grant to the Chamber Music America.
As one of the most important pianists of the last thirty years, pianist McCoy Tyner's richly harmonic and percussive style of playing has influenced countless musicians and contributed to many of jazz's greatest moments. A pioneering member of John Coltrane's legendary quartet, McCoy Tyner evokes the spirit of Trane on many of his recordings. Tyner's artistry and innovation embrace a multitude of styles, from African and Latin rhythms to the modal harmonies of the post-bebop era. His amazing versatility has enabled him to excel in a wide variety of settings.
In 1996, Savion Glover won the Tony award for his dancing and choreography of the Broadway smash-hit, Bring In Da Noize, Bring In Da Funk. Savion remains one of the youngest men to be nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Black and Blue. He made his Broadway debut as the title character in The Tap Dance Kid at the age of 12. He appeared on Broadway opposite Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam and toured with that show.
