NOTED SPECIALIST IN ORGAN, HARPSICHORD AND IMPROVISATION APPOINTED TO EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY

Rochester, NY — Virtuoso organist and harpsichordist William Porter will join the faculty of the Eastman School of Music as part-time professor of harpsichord and organ improvisation effective July 1, 2002. Last fall, Porter was visiting professor of organ improvisation at Eastman, and now will incorporate those teaching skills in his new capacity. Porter refers…

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EASTMAN JAZZ GOES 'MILES AHEAD'

ROCHESTER, NY — Legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis will come to life — in spirit, of course — for a special concert at 8 p.m., Friday, February 15, in Eastman Theatre (60 Gibbs St.) as the Eastman Jazz Ensemble (EJE) and the New Jazz Ensemble (NJE) jointly present Miles Ahead: Miles Davis + 19 in…

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