Jazz Clinic with Melissa Aldana

On her first jazz quartet "Visions", award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, creating a pathway for her own expression. Inspired by the life and works of Frida Kahlo, Aldana creates a parallel between her experiences as a female saxophone player in a male-dominated community, and Kahlo’s experiences as a female visual artist working to assert herself in a landscape dominated by men. On her first jazz quartet recording, Aldana adds a new dimension to her sound, resulting in a transformative movement of expression and self-identity.
Aldana was born in Santiago, Chile. She began playing the saxophone when she was six, under the influence and tuition of her father Marcos Aldana, also a professional saxophonist. Aldana began with alto, influenced by artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, and Michael Brecker. However, upon first hearing the music of Sonny Rollins, she switched to tenor; the first tenor saxophone she used was a Selmer Mark VI that had belonged to her grandfather.

When

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Where

Chase Fine Arts Center
   Room: FAC 104

Event Type

Arts/Entertainment

Department

Music

Target Audience

Students

Website

http://cca.usu.edu

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Open to music students in person, livestream at ccapresents.usu.edu

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Name: CCA Box Office
Phone: 4357978022
Email: ticketscc@usu.edu

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