Jazz

Ran Blake
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Jazz Hero, Solti, Fischoff, and Coltman Awards for NEC Musicians
College faculty member Ran Blake, conducting alum Aram Demirjian, and Prep students Ariel Wang, Evan Tsai, Luke Henderson, Sarah Campbell, Nathan Emans, and Zani Lewis have been honored for lifetime contributions to jazz, excellence in conducting, and exceptional musicianship in young chamber musicians, respectively.
Ran Blake
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Online | Concert with Ran Blake, Boston Jazz Hero 2020
Iconic pianist/composer Ran Blake to receive 2020 Jazz Journalists Association Boston Jazz Hero Award
Henrique Eisenmann, pianist, speaks to CNN from his home, with a piano and bookshelf in the background
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Henrique Eisenmann, Miki-Sophia Cloud, Oded Hadar Perform for COVID-19 Patients
“Most of the patients were unconscious and intubated, but still I could connect with them through music,” says Henrique, who joins the efforts of musicians and doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital to support ICU patients.
Brian Levy
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Faculty Spotlight: Brian Levy
"I was amazed at what was produced. They created things that blew my mind." Brian Levy, Jazz and Music History faculty at NEC, talks about what students are creating in his newly digital classroom.
10 artists smile at the camera on a Zoom call
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NEC Musicians Take to the Digital Stage
In the wake of COVID-19 social distancing, NEC alumni and students have leapt forward to create and perform in digital concert experiences. Here, we highlight just a few of the new online offerings created by our community.
Coronavirus Relief Benefit Concerts
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Coronavirus Relief Benefit Concerts
New England Conservatory

Dear friends: Ensembles and performances will be suspended for the remainder of the semester, beginning Saturday, March 14. Effective March 9th, we have also suspended access to all NEC concerts for...

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Recital: Erika Hallenbeck '21 MM, Jazz Voice
NEC: Pierce Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Darynn Dean with Jason Moran, both laughing as Dean interviews Moran
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The Resolution Tour | All About Love: Jazz + Gender
NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Mhmm..Where is her-story in his-story?

Come to the Resolution Tour and participate in the ever expanding dialog about music, gender justice, and equity. Together, we can begin to resolve the most...

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Cancelled | Recital: Aaron Dutton '20 MM, Jazz Saxophone
NEC: Pierce Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Coltrane
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Lewis Porter Lecture: John Coltane's "A Love Supreme"
NEC: Pierce Hall

In the light of the release of the outtakes of "A Love Supreme" a few years ago, as well as Coltrane's handwritten notes for the piece, Dr. Porter has revised and expanded his famous study of this...