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Friday, April 1, 2005 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Jazz
In collaboration with Chamber Music America and SFSU
Saxophonist Andrew Speight teams up with a fabulous quartet of jazz musicians for a special concert exploring jazz as a uniquely American form of chamber music. Don't get it? Come to this concert and hear for yourself! Then stay for the post-concert meet-the-artists reception.
Prior to his arrival in the United States, Andrew Speight was a leading saxophone player on the Australian jazz scene performing with James Morrison, Tom Baker, Don Burrows and his own quintet “Now’s the Time”. In 1992, Andrew Speight was appointed to the jazz faculty of Michigan State University (MSU). The late 90's witnessed the release of two recordings by Andrew Speight. SPEIGHT released in November 1998 was recorded in the United States accompanied by some of the finest young jazz instrumentalists.
From his passion to incorporate traditional styles and contemporary concepts, Andrew Speight has been recognized as a “keeper of the flame” by many jazz legends. His ability to communicate musical ideals long stressed by Jazz Masters in both performance and scholarship make him a tour de force that receives much attention. As a saxophonist, his sound is instantly identifiable, and his engaging delivery of creative ideas makes for a stimulating experience.
Speight currently resides in San Francisco, California where he implemented a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in the fall of 2001 as a new faculty member of San Francisco State University.Music at Kohl regrets to announce that Ellis Marsalis, Jr., has cancelled his appearance on this program.