Danilo Perez & Trio

Thursday, October 2, 2003

Bowker Auditorium at 7:30 PM   
$25, $15; 17 and under $10

Five College Students $10, $7

Danilo Perez, acclaimed by Jazz Times magazine as a world class pianist and adroit composer, is a gifted musician with an international reputation for his unique and revolutionary blending of American jazz with the African-based rhythms of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Appealing to jazz and Latin music fans, his recordings have garnered him three Grammy nominations. Danilo's abundant talents and joyous enthusiasm make his concerts both memorable and inspiring. His performance includes Adam Cruz on drums and Ben Street on bass.
"in a live setting he improvises with power and joy, sending audiences glowing into the night"
- Chicago Reader

 

This performance is part of the Sixth Annual Billy Taylor Jazz Residency

Associated Events

Danilo Perez discussion

September 30, 2003 UMass Music Department rooms 150-152
Danilo Perez will have a discussion with UMass music students in Jazz Arranging and Jazz Improvisation classes from 1:25PM - 2:15PM, FAC rooms 150-152.
Open only to students in Jazz Arranging and Improvisation,

 

Danilo Perez Presentation

September 30, 2003 Jackson Street School, Northampton
Danilo Perez will give a presentation for students at the Jackson Street School from 9:30AM - 10:30AM.
Open only to Jackson Street School students.,

 

Danilo Perez: Masterclass

September 30, 2003 UMass Music Dept.
Danilo Perez will conduct a master class for selected UMass Music Department majors from 4:40PM - 6PM. The public is welcome to observe. Music Department Conference Room.
Free and open to the public to observe.,

 

Danilo Perez Interview

October 1, 2003 WMUA 91.1 FM
Danilo Perez will be interviewed live on WMUA by Ken Irwin as part of WMUA's "Java Jazz" program. Approximate time is between 10AM - 11AM.
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Danilo Perez Presentation

October 1, 2003 Bowles Elementary School, Springfield
Danilo Perez will give a presentation for students at Bowles Elementary from 12:15PM - 12:45PM.
Open only to 3rd grade students at Bowles Elementary,

 

Danilo Perez Trio Lecture/demonstration

October 1,, 2003 Bowker Auditorium
Danilo Perez Trio will give a lecture/demonstration for students in the University general education course The Lively Arts from 6:00PM - 7:15PM.
This event is open only to students in The Lively Arts.,

 

Danilo Perez Presentation

October 1, 2003 Harris Elementary School, Springfield
Danilo Perez will give a presentation for students at Harris Elementary School from 1PM - 1:45PM.
Open only to students at the Harris School.,

 

Danilo Perez Trio discussion

October 2, 2003 Bowker Auditorium
Danilo Perez Trio will meet with Spanish club students from Belchertown High School following the student performance at Bowker Auditorium.
Open only to students from Belchertown High School,