Category: Jazz

SFJAZZ Collective

SFJAZZ Collective: Meet the Band

SFJAZZ Collective consists of an all-star, award-winning jazz octet comprising eight of modern jazz’s most dynamic performers-composers. But wait, there’s much more!

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Fast 5: SFJAZZ Collective

The SFJAZZ Collective will pay tribute to the King of Pop with “The Michael Jackson Project” at Loeb Playhouse on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

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Jazz will intersect with the music of Michael Jackson

The SFJAZZ Collective will bring the music of Michael Jackson to the Loeb Playhouse stage for an “Off the Wall” performance.

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Program Notes: Meklit

Singer Meklit has been hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an artistic giant in the early stages” & blends folk & jazz with global roots.

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Fast 4: Meklit

Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready for Meklit’s Lafayette Theater performance on Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m.

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2016 GRAMMYs Winners - Pentatonix, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Buddy Guy

Convos alumni had a big year at the 2016 GRAMMYs

Past Purdue Convos performers won across multiple categories in the 2016 GRAMMYs. Several Convos alumni were nominated, as well.

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Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

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DIVA Jazz Orchestra kicks off Purdue Jazz Festival

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

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Five classic holiday favorites

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

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10 things to know about Cécile McLorin Salvant

Here is a list of 10 reasons why you should see Cécile McLorin Salvant during her upcoming performance later this month.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant will bring Jazz to Purdue

Grammy-nominated jazz artist Cécile McLorin Salvant will grace the stage of Loeb Playhouse with a jazz repertoire that spans decades.

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