Tag: Jazz

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

Young jazz saxophone sensation Lakecia Benjamin will headline the annual Purdue Jazz Festival with a captivating and awe-inspiring live performance.

King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, left to right: Honoré Dutrey, trombone; Warren “Baby” Dodds, drums; “King” Joe Oliver, cornet; Louis Armstrong (kneeling in front), slide trumpet; Lil Hardin Armstrong, piano; Bill Johnson, banjo/bass; Johnny Dodds, clarinet. Photo: Hogan Jazz Archive Photography Collection, Tulane University Libraries

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band recording of “Dippermouth Blues” celebrates 100th anniversary

On April 6, 1923, King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, which included 21 year-old Louis Armstrong playing 2nd cornet, recorded "Dippermouth Blues" at Gennett Records in Richmond, Indiana. According to Danny Weiss, senior lecturer of Jazz History in Purdue's Department of...
CATS

The Jellicle Cats Come to Purdue!

CATS The Musical is one of the most popular and iconic Broadway shows in history. This record-breaking musical has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages and is bringing its breathtaking music and stunning choreography to Purdue on February 19!

Sean Jones' Dizzy Spellz

Celebrate Dizzy Gillespie with Sean Jones’ Dizzy Spellz

Sean Jones’ Dizzy Spellz is a one-of-a-kind band that brings a fresh and modern interpretation to the music of the late, great Dizzy Gillespie.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Tribute Concert Experience Like No Other!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is a live concert like no other. It stars an incredible band and vocalists featuring all of Aretha Franklin’s top hits. It truly is a dance party; a night to let loose, have fun and lose yourself in the music. 

Sean Jones' Dizzy Spellz

Sean Jones’ Dizzy Spellz

Experience a new spin on jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie with New York trumpeter Sean Jones and his band Dizzy Spellz headlining the 2023 Purdue Jazz Festival.

Live from Loeb Playhouse: Emmet Cohen Trio and the Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars

Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars joined the Emmet Cohen Trio for an incredible night of jazz.

Friends Friday: Sherri Guido

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...

6 Facts about Artemis: The Godesses of Jazz

By Kristen Day There's always something new to love within the world of jazz. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of syncopation, it's time you meet Artemis. Named for the Greek goddess of the hunt, the all-female supergroup is tearing...

Women In Jazz? For Artemis, It’s Bigger Than A Cause

If the Avengers are the supergroup of the silver screen, then consider Artemis the super sextet of Jazz. The six powerhouse women that make up this group are world-renowned for their musical talents. Before you catch Artemis at Purdue on...

Defining Centennial Anniversary in Harlem 100

After World War I, African-American neighborhoods in uptown Manhattan came together. Cities such as Detroit, Pittsburgh, and New York became a haven in the 1920’s it became a culprit for arts in African-American culture: this became the Harlem Renaissance. Imagine...

Harlem 100: Artists that Steered the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance introduced America to a new style of music, dance and a way of life. It represented expression for Civil Rights in America through the arts. Harlem 100 brings together Michael Mwenso and The Shakes, Vuyo Sotashe, Brianna...