By Tahlia Cott On Thursday February 25, join us for a special opportunity to engage in an informal exchange with Bela Fleck about his career, and watch as he collaborates with two Eastman student music groups in an informal rehearsal setting. (And there just might be a few minutes of him performing!) Mr. Fleck will…
Jazz legend Bill Holman (background) speaking to Eastman students Post and photographs by Dan Gross On Wednesday, February 11, during the second installment of Bill Holman’s visit, students, faculty, and some community members quickly filled in the Ray Wright Room. Holman’s afternoon started with an informal talk about his life and his work. Holman started…
Eastman Jazz Ensemble, rehearsing with Bill Holman (far right) The great jazz arranger and composer Bill Holman is in residence at the Eastman School of Music this week. Besides rehearsals and meetings with Eastman students, the Eastman Jazz Ensemble will premiere Holman’s “Arbitration” at a concert tonight, Thursday, February 11, in Kodak Hall. Admission is…