Pianist and composer Jason Moran — Kennedy Center artistic director for jazz and recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” — stands out as one of the leading jazz artists active today.
He will be making his UGA Presents debut on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Hodgson Hall, performing alongside the UGA Jazz Ensemble I in a concert titled “Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings.”
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974) was a monumental influence in American music, unmatched as a pianist, composer, and bandleader. “This event will allow the students to explore the music of Duke Ellington from an earlier stage of his career, guided by a distinguished musician in Jason,” stated David D’Angelo, senior lecturer of jazz at UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music. “This experience is bound to leave a lasting positive impact on the students.”
Moran has made a name for himself as an innovator and pioneer pushing new boundaries in jazz. Since 2000, Moran and his trio The Bandwagon (Tarus Mateen and Nasheet Waits) have captivated audiences at prestigious venues around the globe.
Audiences are invited to a complimentary pre-performance discussion led by James Weidman in Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:45-7:15 p.m.
This performance receives support from The Dixen Foundation as well as Charlie and Teresa Friedlander.
Three options for obtaining tickets
- Buy tickets online at pac.uga.edu.
- Contact the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Stop by the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (A five-minute parking option is available in the drop-off circle at the Performing Arts Center for ticket purchases or collections.)
Audience members can assemble their own series of three or more performances for a 10% discount. UGA Presents individual tickets start at a low $25 using promo code PAC25, while tickets for UGA students are priced at $10.
For further details on all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.
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