The Concord Jazz Quartet - Celebrates the MJQ - Live Stream from Alphabet City
An evening of original jazz broadcast live from the Alphabet City stage with The Off Minor Jazz Series.
Featured Musicians:
Andy Reamer, vibraphone; Eric Susoeff, guitar; Jeff Grubbs, bass; Thomas Wendt, drums
In the early 1950's, The Modern Jazz Quartet was on the cutting edge of American musical innovation as one of the primary groups involved in the fusing of European classical music and American Jazz music known as Third Stream music. In addition, they introduced the classical concert world to Jazz in earnest. As Black Americans, they also integrated the American concert stage paving the way for greater appreciation of American music in that world. The Modern Jazz Quartet was founded in 1952 when pianist John Lewis, bassist Ray Brown, drummer Kenny Clarke and vibraphonist Milt Jackson came together to explore the possibilities of merging European classical music with American Jazz.
The Concord Jazz Quartet is made up of musicians from Pittsburgh's Jazz scene as well as from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Off-Minor Jazz series are thematic concerts performed at City of Asylum @ Alphabet City. The series highlights the music of legendary jazz composers and players.
Curated by drummer Thomas Wendt, the series features specialized musicians for each concert.
