Community Calendar

Marking the centennials of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane, the Turtle Island Quartet presents a dynamic tribute blending tradition and innovation. Led by David Balakrishnan, the GRAMMY-winning group performs inspired interpretations of Davis and Coltraneʼs masterpieces alongside original compositions that honor and expand their legacies.

With deep reverence and fresh vision, The Bad Plus (Dave King & Reid Anderson), Chris Potter, and Craig Taborn revisit the groundbreaking music of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. Blending melodic nuance and fearless improvisation, this ensemble channels the spirit of jazz innovation while bringing their own distinct voices to a timeless repertoire.

Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins brings his powerful new project Blues Blood to the stage—a serene, soulful meditation on ancestry, memory, and the shared rituals that connect us.

Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the album blends the telepathic energy of Wilkins’ quartet with gospel-infused vocals, atmospheric textures, and moments of quiet intimacy, creating music that feels both timeless and urgently present.

Presented in partnership with the Department of English in the UK College of Arts & Sciences with the support of the Office of the Vice President for Community Relations.

Chuck Johnson and Clarice Jensen bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in contemporary music. Johnson, based in California, explores themes of memory and time through his unique blend of pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics, and chamber ensemble arrangements. He is also an accomplished film composer and mixing engineer, known for pushing the boundaries of sound.
New York-based cellist and composer Jensen creates deeply immersive drone-based soundscapes by layering cello loops and electronic effects, combining emotional depth with precision and restraint. As artistic director of ACME, she supports modern classical music and composes for film and television, gaining recognition for her innovative works and collaborations. Their collaboration promises an evocative, textured performance that melds experimental sound worlds with haunting melodic expression.

Pianist Bruce Brubaker, renowned for his visionary interpretations of Philip Glass and Brian Eno, presents a solo program on the 9ʼ Steinway grand piano. Known for bringing deep expressivity to Glassʼs minimalist compositions and capturing the ambient textures of Enoʼs music, Brubaker continues to shape contemporary classical music with his immersive performances.