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SUMMARY:Aardvark Jazz Orchestra\, Duke Ellington's Sacred Music
DESCRIPTION:The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (Mark Harvey\, director) will open its historic 47th season with a Duke Ellington Celebration\, including tuneful classics and joyful sacred music featuring the First Parish of Concord choir\, directed by Elizabeth Norton\, with Nikki Turpin\, narrator.  The concert will be held Sunday\, September 22 at 7:00 pm at First Parish Church of Concord MA.  The program is sponsored by the Music Ministry of First Parish in collaboration with The Robbins House.  Aardvark has been called “stunningly beautiful” (New York City Jazz Record)\, “spellbinding” (The Boston Globe) and “one of the best jazz ensembles in the world” (Jazz Podium\, Germany).  The band has been praised for “lush sonorities and a saxophonic blend worthy of Ellington’s finest reed sections” (JazzTimes). \nThe concert will honor Duke Ellington (1899-1974) in his 120th birthday year with a program celebrating joy\, justice\, and love – themes that were important for Ellington throughout his life.  Although not a religious event\, the program embraces the tenets of Christianity in celebrating social justice\, equality and inclusiveness.  The Reverend Dr Mark Harvey\, Aardvark’s founder and music director is a retired Methodist minister\, who has written compositions on themes of spirituality\, peace and justice and led his orchestra in concerts for these causes for 50 years.  The September 22 concert will feature music from Ellington’s Sacred Concerts\, including Heaven and New World A-Comin’ which Duke described as “a place where there would be no war\, no greed\, no categorization\, and where love would be unconditional.”  The First Parish choir will join Aardvark in two sacred works:  the ebullient David Danced before the Lord\, and It’s Freedom\, a powerful expression of Civil-Rights-era fervor with resonance for today. \nThe Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performs widely\, has premiered more than 175 works for jazz orchestra\, and has released 15 CDs\, including 9 discs on Leo Records and a recording of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music on the Aardmuse label.  Aardvark guests have included Sheila Jordan\, Ricky Ford\, Geri Allen\, Jaki Byard\, Jimmy Giuffre and other luminaries.  The band has performed Ellington concerts for more than three decades\, including an Ellington Centennial Concert in 1999 at MIT’s mainstage Kresge Auditorium.  Mark Harvey has transcribed many Ducal works\, and has written and lectured about Ellington for more than 25 years. \nAardvark is: Arni Cheatham\, Peter H. Bloom\, Phil Scarff\, Chris Rakowski\, Dan Zupan/saxes and woodwinds; K.C. Dunbar\, Jeanne Snodgrass/trumpets; David Harris\, Jay Keyser/trombones; Jeff Marsanskis\, Bill Lowe/bass trombones\, tuba; John Funkhouser/piano; Rick McLaughlin/string bass; Harry Wellott/drums; Jerry Edwards and Grace Hughes\, vocalists; and Mark Harvey\, arranger/music director.   The orchestra is managed by Americas Musicworks\, Rebecca DeLamotte\, director\, telephone 617 776 8778
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/aardvark-jazz-orchestra-duke-ellingtons-sacred-music/
LOCATION:First Parish of Concord MA\, 20 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Aardvark Jazz Orchestra to premiere the latest work by Mark Harvey\, Faces of Souls
DESCRIPTION:The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its historic 45th season on Saturday\, April 7\, 2018 at 8:00 pm\, with a show on MIT’s main stage\, Kresge Auditorium\, 77 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA 02139. The orchestra will perform the premiere of director Mark Harvey’s latest work\, Faces of Souls\, together with other Mark Harvey originals.  Presented by MIT Music & Theater Arts.  Free and open to the public.  Information: 617-452-3205 or 617-776-8778. \nMark Harvey is a composer\, educator\, bandleader and retired Methodist minister.  Many of his compositions explore themes of peace and social justice in American history and contemporary culture.   The program on April 7 will center around these themes\, His piece Faces of Souls is inspired by the Charles Ives composition Boston Common and the Augustus Saint-Gaudens statue commemorating Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment\, heroes of the Civil War.  The April 7 show will feature other works by Mark Harvey\, including The Journey (honoring Martin Luther King\, Jr. and the struggle for civil rights)\, and Blue Butterfly\, a blues evoking the late Brother Blue (aka Hugh Morgan Hill)\, a legendary storyteller famous in Boston and beyond\, and a longtime friend of Aardvark.  The evening finale will be Harvey’s piece No Walls\, Aardvark’s anthem of hope and inclusivity. \nThe Aardvark Jazz Orchestra has been praised as “stunningly beautiful and adventurous” (New York City Jazz Record)\,”captivating” (Jazz Improv)\, “spellbinding” (The Boston Globe)\, and “beyond category” (Downbeat).  JazzTimes wrote\, “Aardvark suggests the best and the brashest of Charles Mingus\, Gil Evans\, George Russell\, and even Frank Zappa.” \nFounded in 1973\, Aardvark has been a force in the international jazz scene for more than 45 years. The orchestra has premiered more than 175 works and appears on 14 CDs\, including 8 on the Leo Records label.  Guest artists have included jazz luminaries Jaki Byard\, Sheila Jordan\, Jimmy Giuffre\, Geri Allen\, Lewis Porter\, Dominique Eade\, Walter Thompson\, and Matt Savage. \nFounder and music director Mark Harvey has performed at the Knitting Factory\, the Village Gate\, the National Gallery of Art (DC)\, Fenway Park\, Boston’s Symphony Hall\, the Berlin Jazz Festival (Germany)\, and the Baja State Theater (Mexico)\, to name a few.  He has recorded with George Russell and Baird Hersey\, and performed with Gil Evans\, Howard McGhee\, Sam Rivers\, and others.  Dr. Harvey teaches jazz studies at MIT. \nAardvark is: Allan Chase\, Phil Scarff\, Chris Rakowski\, Dan Zupan/saxes and woodwinds; K.C. Dunbar\, Jeanne Snodgrass/trumpets; Bob Pilkington\, Jay Keyser/trombones; Jeff Marsanskis\, Bill Lowe/bass trombones\, tuba; Richard Nelson/guitar; John Funkhouser/string bass; Harry Wellott/drums; Jerry Edwards and Grace Hughes\, vocalists; Mark Harvey/trumpet\, music director.  Aardvark veterans Arni Cheatham and Peter H. Bloom will miss the April 7 show\, but will be back on the bandstand soon. \nThe Aardvark Jazz Orchestra is managed by Americas Musicworks\, Rebecca DeLamotte\, director\, telephone 617 776 8778\, email:  delamotte-amw@comcast.net
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/aardvark-jazz-orchestra-to-premiere-the-latest-work-by-mark-harvey-faces-of-souls/
LOCATION:Kresge Auditorium Main Stage\, 77 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Other
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SUMMARY:Mark Harvey and his legendary Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Celebrate 45th Annual Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Called “stunningly beautiful” (New York City Jazz Record) and “spellbinding” (The Boston Globe)\, The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra will hold its 45th Annual Christmas Concert Saturday\, December 9\, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Emmanuel Church\, 15 Newbury Street\, Boston MA 02116.  Expect a joyful evening of music in the spirit of the season\, including jazz arrangements of favorite carols like Silent Night and Go Tell It on the Mountain\, plus original compositions by Aardvark music director Mark Harvey. Proceeds will benefit The Poor Peoples United Fund.  Tickets are $20 at the door.  For information\, call  617-776-8778 or 617-452-3205. \n  \nThe concert will feature several of Harvey’s works that received their premieres at previous Christmas concerts:  The Prophet (December 1997)\, inspired by Boston’s legendary social activist Kip Tiernan (1926-2011)\, founder of Rosie’s Place and co-founder of Poor People’s United Fund; Blue Butterfly (December 2009) for legendary storyteller Brother Blue\, who performed for more than 50 years in schools\, libraries\, churches\, prisons\, and street corners in Boston and beyond; and No Walls\, Aardvark’s anthem of hope and inclusivity\, first performed in December 2004 as a tribute to Doctors Without Borders. \n  \nProceeds of the December 9 concert will benefit Poor People’s United Fund\, an organization fighting poverty and homelessness through education\, advocacy\, support to grassroots service organizations\, and emergency assistance to families and individuals. \n  \nLed by founder/music director Mark Harvey\, The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra gave its first concert December 23\, 1973 at the Church of the Covenant in Boston as a benefit for the Chelsea Fire Fund.  Every year since then\, the band has held a Christmas concert to support a deserving cause\, as part of the band’s commitment to social justice\, community outreach\, and inclusiveness.  Past beneficiaries have included Doctors Without Borders\, American Friends Service Committee\, Rosie’s Place\, Pine Street Inn\, and dozens more.  Esteemed guests who have joined the Aardvark Christmas concerts include Sheila Jordan\, Howard McGhee\, Semenya McCord\, Joe Carroll\, Ron Gill\, Jack Powers\, Kip Tiernan\, and Brother Blue. \n  \nAardvark performs original compositions by Mark Harvey\, as well as classics from the jazz tradition\, American music\, and world music\, including collaborations with film\, dance\, choral groups and symphony orchestras.  The band has premiered more than 175 works and appears on 14 CDs\, including 8 discs on Leo Records. \n  \nMark Harvey is Aardvark’s founder\, music director and principal arranger.  He has 200 compositions in his catalogue\, has performed internationally and recorded with esteemed jazz artists\, teaches jazz history and composition at MIT\, and was named Boston Jazz Hero 2015 for his social activism and advocacy in the jazz community spanning more than four decades.  He is a retired Methodist minister. \n  \nAardvark is: Arni Cheatham\, Peter H. Bloom\, Phil Scarff\, Chris Rakowski\, Dan Zupan\, Dylan Sherry/saxes and woodwinds; K.C. Dunbar\, Jeanne Snodgrass/trumpets; Bob Pilkington\, Jay Keyser/trombones; Jeff Marsanskis\, Bill Lowe/bass trombones\, tuba; Richard Nelson/guitar; John Funkhouser/string bass; Harry Wellott/drums; Jerry Edwards and Grace Hughes\, vocalists; Mark Harvey/trumpet\, music director. \n  \nThe Poor Peoples United Fund was founded in 1980 by Kip Tiernan and Fran Froelich to advocate for social change on behalf of the poor and the homeless and those who have no voice in society.  PPUF provides financial and support services to small grassroots member organizations; emergency assistance to individuals and families in need of food\, housing\, and health care; and education and advocacy for enlightened and just social policies. \n  \nThe Aardvark Jazz Orchestra is managed exclusively by Americas Musicworks\, Rebecca DeLamotte\, director\, telephone 617 776 8778 or email delamotte-amw@comcast.net \n 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/mark-harvey-and-his-legendary-aardvark-jazz-orchestra-celebrate-45th-annual-christmas-concert/2017-12-09/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 15 Newbury Street\, Boston \, MA\, 02116\, United States
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