BOSTON – Tutti Music Collective (TMC) presents a fall concert “Resonance of Remembrance,” on Saturday, October 19, 8 pm, at St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston. The concert features the Wood Harbor Orchestra and TMC Chorus, led by Cofounder Elijah Langille, conductor. Guest performing artists include Ciaran Nagle, tenor, Tara Novak, violin and fiddle, and Ken Field, saxophone.

“Through a diversity of compositions and musical genres, we’ll explore our remembering – who we are, who we should be, who we cherish, and who we have lost,”  shares Rachel Burckardt, composer and TMC cofounder. “Where else but at a TMC concert will you hear the mingling of a concert orchestra, chorus, jazz combo, and Irish musicians performing music mostly of local composers?  Join us for an unforgettable evening of music!”

Tutti Music Collective’s “Resonance of Remembrance” features the second Boston performance of Composer Rachel Burckardt’s Global Music Award-winning work “Mount Auburn: A Requiem in D Minor,” featuring renowned Irish tenor Ciaran Nagle, soloist.  In addition, the program features Burckardt’s composition “Ascendance.”  The performance of this work is the first collaboration of the Wood Harbor Orchestra, Ishna violinist/fiddler Tara Novak, and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, featuring Ken Field, saxophone, Phil Neighbors, drums and Blake Newman, bass. “For Elaine & Steve” by Burckardt, “Psalm 130” by local composer Patricia Van Ness, and “Conga del Fuego Nuevo” by Arturo Márquez round out the program.

The Tutti Music Collective and Wood Harbor Orchestra are committed to showcasing the music of local minority, LGBTQIA+, and living composers, in the belief that concert music should reflect the diversity of the world we live in.  The Collective strives to create spaces where these voices are heard and celebrated. Through the Collective’s performances, it aspires to engage audiences, while championing inclusivity and equity in the arts.  Learn more at thetuttimusiccollective.com.

Tickets to “Resonance of Remembrance” are $25 general admission, $10 seniors and students, children under 12 attend for free, available at MtAuburn-Boston.eventbrite.com and at the door.  Parking is available at the nearby Hynes Auditorium Garage on Dalton Street for $13 with a coupon available at the door. St. Cecilia Church is fully accessible

For more information about Wood Harbor Music, and Composer Rachel Burckardt, visit woodharbormusic.net.

On November 8, 2024, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will present “Impromptu,” a series of improvised performances by acclaimed Romanian singer Teodora Brody and American guitarist and pianist Stanley Jordan. 

In Impromptu, Teodora Brody and Stanley Jordan are bravely liberating themselves from all they know, leaving behind all musical patterns and embarking on a mysterious and wild Journey looking for their true essence, through their music. From the first second of the concert to the end, the music is created in the very moment of NOW, a fresh and original music that was never sung before and will never be sung again, being heard only once, on November 8, 2024.

Teodora Brody and Stanley Jordan dare to bring a new dimension of their artistic consciousness. It is not about being perfect, but being connected and rooted in their inner self, where they find their source of creativity. As in a ritual, they bring to surface hidden emotion, untold and undared, and give the sound ancestral sonorities, wings of solitude, grief and celebration, waiting for a long time to be liberated. Each moment is surprising not only for the audience but the for the artists themselves, it is a Journey where, together, they discover that all suffering from this world can be turned into wisdom through the sound of the Beauty which lies inside of all of us.

“I first met Stanley during my first US tour, and soon after we performed together at Montreux Jazz Festival. Over the years we had many performances together in my home country of Romania and around Europe. In December 2022 I created my first Impromptu coming from a deep need to be totally free, and the audience loved it. So I kept going, doing different sessions with different musicians, some of them I’ve never met before. At the 7th I invited my dear friend Stanley, an amazing musician and a huge artist. When we perform Impromptu together, we forget all we know – about our musical patterns, about jazz, about standards. I can feel Stanley’s spirituality and gratitude flowing through his fingers as he touches the guitar. There’s a special energy coming from the conection with our inner roots. Everything is created in the moment, all our hidden emotions are revealed through the sound – a mysterious and wild introspection. But there is one rule: Follow the sound and the sound will know better what to do with us.” – Theodora Brody

Tickets are $45-65 (including fees) and are available at carnegiehall.org, the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

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On October 5, 2024, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will present “Boundless Horizon,” a captivating concert featuring violinist Chenyi Avsharian, pianist Rohan De Silva, and violinist Simon Hagopian-Rogers. This special event is dedicated to exploring the profound effects of music on the brain, combining live performance with artist commentary and multimedia projections to illustrate how our brains process and respond to music.

Violinist Chenyi Avsharian will lead the performance, organized by the non-profit NeuralTones in collaboration with Shar Music. NeuralTones is committed to exploring the connection between music and brain function and enhancing music education for underserved children. The concert will spotlight their mission and showcase the transformative power of music.

The evening will offer a unique blend of classical music and storytelling, crafted and narrated by Chenyi Avsharian. This innovative approach will delve into the creative intentions of composers such as Sarasate, Waxman, and Ernest, providing the audience with a deeper appreciation of their work. Attendees will embark on a time-traveling journey through classical music, from the 1820s to the 1980s, gaining a richer understanding of the music’s historical and emotional context.

Tickets are $40-60 and are available at carnegiehall.org, the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

This concert highlights NeuralTones’ mission to merge neuroscience with music, led by Dr. Rogene Eichler West. By exploring innovative learning methods, NeuralTones aims to inspire and enhance education.

“Boundless Horizon” also benefits from a collaboration with Shar Music, a leading provider of string instruments and accessories, underscoring the concert’s dedication to musical excellence and education.

Program:

Old Folks at Home (1851) by Stephen Foster Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Zapateado, Op. 23, no. 2 (1880) by Pablo de Sarasate
On Wings of Song Op.34, No.2 (1834) by Felix Mendelssohn Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Fantaisie Brillante on Rossini’s Othello, Op.11 (1839) by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst
Intermission
5 Duet for two violins (1970) Presenting 3 pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich Arranged by Levon Atovmyan
Sonatensatz, Scherzo in C Minor (1853) by Johannes Brahms
Summertime and A Woman is a Sometime Thing from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (1944) Transcribed by Jascha Heifetz
Le Grand Tango (1982) by Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla
Mo Li Hua {Xian Hua Diao} (1736-1759) by HeFang
Carmen Fantasy (1947) by Bizet – Franz Waxman

Tutti Music Collective and Modus Operandi Orchestra present the New York premiere of Rachel Burckardt’s Mount Auburn Requiem at Recital Hall of SUNY Purchase, NY with celtic tenor Ciarán Nagle and saxophonist Ken Field.

Purchase, NY — On Saturday, September 28th at 6:00 pm, the Boston-based Tutti Music Collective and the New York-based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will join forces for a captivating evening of music at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center’s Recital Hall. This special concert, conducted by Maestro Justin Bischof, will feature the renowned Celtic tenor Ciarán Nagle and the critically acclaimed saxophonist Ken Field in a diverse program of works by award-winning composer Rachel Burckardt.

Preview:

Highlighting the evening will be the New York premiere of Rachel Burckardt’s Mount Auburn Requiem. This poignant piece is dedicated to the memory of Burckardt’s classmates from the Albertus Magnus High School Class of 1972. The performance brings Burckardt’s long-held wish to present this work close to her alma mater, located just 15 miles west in Bardonia, NY, to fruition. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Scholarship Fund at Albertus Magnus High School.

The concert will take place at the Recital Hall, SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY. Tickets are priced between $25 and $75 and can be purchased through MtAuburn-NY.eventbrite.com

For more information about MOO, please visit moonyc.org.

In addition to the Mount Auburn Requiem, the concert will feature several other notable works by Rachel Burckardt:

• For Elaine & Steve: Composed for the wedding of Burckardt’s first son, performed by Burckardt on piano with Ken Field on saxophone.
• Ave Maria: A moving a cappella choral setting of the traditional prayer, performed by the chorus.
• Heal Me: A heartfelt prayer for divine healing, set for voice, piano, strings, and winds, featuring Diana Fischer on piano and mezzo-sopranos Darby Clinard and Kayleigh Bennett.
• Ascendance: A dynamic piece for electric guitar, orchestra, and saxophone. This composition reflects the theme of rising above societal challenges through uplifting melodies and harmonies, accompanied by a video featuring photos from Burckardt’s hike up Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. Performers include Ken Field on saxophone, Phil Neighbors on drums, Blake Newman on bass, and Burckardt on electric guitar and piano.

Join us for an evening of moving music and support a worthy cause while enjoying the extraordinary talents of these celebrated artists.

Announcing The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
Free events to be held September 19-21, 2024 at the Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, Chicago

Featuring Nicole Mitchell, Jeremiah Collier, Corey Wilkes, Junius Paul, Greg Ward Quartet, Jahari Stampley, The Young Masters, And an encore performance of Paul Robeson: Man of the People. 

This event highlights the many young star musicians who have been nurtured by the Englewood Jazz Festival and Live the Spirit Residency over the past 25 years. Nearly all have been honored as top jazz artists in the 2024 Downbeat Critics Poll. 

Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival on September 19, 20, and 21, 2024 at Hamilton Park and Cultural Center at 513 W 72nd St., Chicago. The festival is FREE and takes place indoors on Sep 19-20 and outdoors on September 21 rain or shine, moving indoors in case of inclement weather. Some seating is provided, but attendees are advised to bring their own chairs, blankets, picnics, and an appetite for the kind of music that uplifts and transforms the human spirit! Further information is available at englewoodjazzfestival.org.

Listen to WBEZ’s Rundown Podcast with Ernest Dawkins about the history of the Englewood Jazz Festival

Founder Ernest Dawkins says “I am delighted to bring together talent from across the globe back to Chicago for the 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival! This event celebrates our commitment to nurturing young musicians and honoring jazz legends. Join us September 19-21, 2024 at Hamilton Park, Chicago, where music transcends boundaries and joy fills the air.”

All the featured artists at the 25th-anniversary festival have longstanding relationships with Live the Spirit Residency. Corey Wilkes, Greg Ward, Nicole Mitchell, and Junius Paul have all previously performed in the Live the Spirit Big Band, while Jeremiah Collier performed with the Young Masters. The 25th Anniversary festival lineup is an opportunity to now showcase these musicians as leaders of their own ensembles. 

This year’s festival begins with a set by composer, bandleader, and acoustic and electric bassist Junius Paul, born and raised in Chicago. He is a graduate of St. Xavier University in Chicago, and is now an internationally established performer. 2023 Chicago Tribune’s Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz, and 2023 winner of the Herbie Hancock Institute international competition, pianist Jahari Stampley will also grace Thursday night’s lineup.

Friday night’s performers include Vic Firth Drum Set Artist Jeremiah Collier with his band JC and the REUP and American jazz flautist and composer Nicole Mitchell, former chairwoman of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).

Moving outside on Saturday, The Young Masters under the direction of Ernest Dawkins, showcases rising talent. The 25th Anniversary celebration continues with sets by saxophonist Greg Ward, trumpeter Corey Wilkes, and an encore performance of Paul Robeson: Man of the People, a new jazz poetry opera by Lasana D. Kazembe and Ernest Dawkins chronicling the life, artistic legacy, and activism of one of the most important and iconic figures of the twentieth century. This work was present in May and June of 2024 in Indianapolis and Chicago to great popular and critical success. 

Additionally, as part of this event, to honor those whose work has helped shape and strengthen the foundation of jazz in Chicago, the annual Spirit of Jazz Awards will be presented to recipients to be announced. 

Live The Spirit Residency is a not-for-profit organization that produces the Englewood Jazz Festival. Ernest Dawkins is the Executive Director of the organization and the Festival.

Our organization has the full support of the Englewood community including State Senator Mattie Hunter, State Representative Sonya Harper,  The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, and the City Arts program of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Our Englewood Jazz Festival is generally generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, SEIU, and Grow Greater Englewood.

Complete schedule: 25th Englewood Jazz Festival @ 513 W 72nd St

• Thursday, September 19, 2024 (indoors – Fieldhouse)
  6:00 pm: Junius Paul
  7:00 pm: Jahari Stampley

• Friday, September 20, 2024 (indoors – Fieldhouse)
  6:00 pm: JC and the REUP
  7:00 pm: Nicole Mitchell

• Saturday, September 21, 2024 (outdoors)
  12:00 to 1:00 pm: Panel Discussion: Black South Side Jazz Presenters
  1:00 to 2:00 pm: The Young Masters Under the direction of Ernest Dawkins
  2:15 to 3:15 pm: Corey Wilkes
  3:30 to 4:30 pm: Greg Ward
  4:30 pm: Spirit of Jazz Award
  4:45 to 6:00 pm: Encore of Paul Robeson: Man of the People

englewoodjazzfestival.org