Dave Douglas at von der Mehden Recital Hall

Dave Douglas is arguably the most original trumpeter / composer of his generation. His influences include Igor Stravinsky, Stevie Wonder and John Coltrane. He has recorded more than 20 albums as a leader.

Douglas is a Sackler Artist in Residence. His performance and educational workshops at the University of Connecticut are funded through the Sackler Artist in Residence Program for the Advancement of the Arts.

Thursday, March 22, von der Mehden Recital Hall

2:00 p.m.: Music Convocation - 60 minute discussion with students
5:00 p.m.: open rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Concert: The Dave Douglas Quintet...

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Dave Douglas is arguably the most original trumpeter / composer of his generation. His influences include Igor Stravinsky, Stevie Wonder and John Coltrane. He has recorded more than 20 albums as a leader.

Douglas is a Sackler Artist in Residence. His performance and educational workshops at the University of Connecticut are funded through the Sackler Artist in Residence Program for the Advancement of the Arts.

Thursday, March 22, von der Mehden Recital Hall

2:00 p.m.: Music Convocation - 60 minute discussion with students
5:00 p.m.: open rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Concert: The Dave Douglas Quintet
featuring Jon Irabagon - tenor sax, Gerald Clayton - piano, Linda Oh - bass, and E.J. Strickland - drum set
$5 - students, $10 - adults

Friday, March 23
9:30 a.m.: composition master class
11:00 a.m.: coaching session with jazz combos and classical chamber groups

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