WSU Faculty Artist Series
Name:
WSU Faculty Artist Series
Date:
September 12, 2017
Time:
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
Event Description:
“Jazz, Drenched with Blues and Funk,” featuring faculty ensemble Gator Tail, with special guest pianist Teo Ciavarella, 8 p.m. in Kimbrough Concert Hall.
Gator Tail, a Washington State University faculty quartet, features saxophonist Greg Yasinitsky; organist Brian Ward; guitarist Brad Ard; and percussionist Dave Jarvis. Italian pianist Ciavarella is considered one of Europe's finest jazz artists.
The program will include originals by the members of the group including Ard's "Digsville" and "Undercurrent;" Yasinitsky's "Partial Eclipse" and "Nights of Wind and Water," along with tunes from the recent Gator Tail CD including Ward's "Count Dutch."
Listeners who appreciate jazz with a dose of funky blues are in for a treat.
Gator Tail, a Washington State University faculty quartet, features saxophonist Greg Yasinitsky; organist Brian Ward; guitarist Brad Ard; and percussionist Dave Jarvis. Italian pianist Ciavarella is considered one of Europe's finest jazz artists.
The program will include originals by the members of the group including Ard's "Digsville" and "Undercurrent;" Yasinitsky's "Partial Eclipse" and "Nights of Wind and Water," along with tunes from the recent Gator Tail CD including Ward's "Count Dutch."
Listeners who appreciate jazz with a dose of funky blues are in for a treat.
