This Interdisciplinary Arts Community Session explores the artistry, legacy, and cultural impact of contemporary jazz with pianist Emmet Cohen. Students and the Community are encouraged to join the conversation to examine Cohen’s commitment to intergenerational exchange, his rise as a leading jazz pianist, and the musical approaches of the Emmet Cohen Trio.
Focusing on a landmark tribute performance honoring the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane—two of the most influential figures in jazz history—the class analyzes how modern artists reinterpret iconic legacies. Special guests Jeremy Pelt (trumpet) and Tivon Pennicott (tenor saxophone) serve as case studies in contemporary jazz innovation, from Pelt’s acclaimed emergence as a Rising Star to Pennicott’s soulful, “earthbound yet galactic” sonic language.
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