Grammy-nominated composer-pianist Vijay Iyer was described by Pitchfork as “one of the most interesting and vital young pianists in jazz today,” by the Los Angeles Weekly as “a boundless and deeply important young star,” and by Minnesota Public Radio as “an American treasure.” He was named DownBeat Magazine’s 2015 Artist of the Year and 2014 Pianist of the Year, a 2013 MacArthur Fellow, and a 2012 Doris Duke Performing Artist. In 2014 he began a permanent appointment as the Franklin D. and Florence Rosenblatt Professor of the Arts in the Department of Music at Harvard University.
Wadada Leo Smith, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser has been active in creative contemporary music for over forty years. His systemic music language Ankhrasmation is significant in his development as an artist and educator.
Born in Leland, Mississippi, Smith's early musical life began in the high school concert and marching bands. At the age of thirteen, he became involved with the Delta Blues and Improvisation music traditions. He received his formal musical education with his stepfather Alex Wallace, the U.S. Military band program (1963), Sherwood School of Music (1967-69), and Wesleyan University (1975-76). Mr. Smith has studied a variety of music cultures: African, Japanese, Indonesian, European and American.
(2 Music Pass credits) Single Tickets: $15 ($13 Titan)
Titan prices for advance sales only (students, senior citizens age 62+, & CSUF staff, faculty, Alumni Association, OLLI, & support group members).
NOTE: Discounts offered on advance purchases-ONLY. Regular-priced tickets are sold immediately prior to a performance.
Email: pac-boxoffice@Exchange.fullerton.edu
2016/04/16 - 2016/04/16
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The Box Office located on the southwest corner of the Clayes Performing Arts Center. Free 15-minute parking is available off Arts Drive near the Box Office. Parking on weekends is free starting at 5 pm, Fridays. At all other times, daily permits are required and can be purchased for $8 upon entering the parking structure/lots.
Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Parking for Performances: Parking on weekends is free starting at 5 pm, Fridays. At all other times, daily permits are required and can be purchased for $10 upon entering the parking structure. Cash is not accepted. Visa, MasterCard and Discover only.
PATRONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Cal State Fullerton is committed to providing equal access to all patrons, regardless of disability. If you require special accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks in advance of your projected visit to allow us to ensure your full enjoyment of our performances. A "Courtesy Shuttle" leaving from the Box Office is available for most ticketed performances in the Little Theatre and Recital Hall. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES Infared assistive listening devices are now available for Meng Concert Hall and the Young and Hallberg Theatres. Headsets may be used with or without a hearing aid and are distributed free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.