Presented by the BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation, seasoned master guitarist & collaborator with the likes of such greats as David Bowie, Jack McDuff, Lee Konitz & Maria Schneider, brings special masterclass & concert to BLU! Featuring Jeremey Poparad, Zaire Darden.
A musician in the New York area for 30 years, Ben Monder has performed with a wide variety of artists, including Jack McDuff, Marc Johnson, Lee Konitz, George Garzone, Paul Motian, Guillermo Klein, and Maria Schneider. He has conducted clinics and workshops around the world, and served on the faculty of the New England Conservatory from 2002-2005. He was also the recipient of a Doris Duke Artist Award in 2014. Most recently, Ben contributed his talents to the 25th and final David Bowie studio album, Blackstar.
Ben continues to perform original music internationally with his own quartet, trio, and in an ongoing duo project with vocalist Theo Bleckmann. He has appeared on over 130 CDs as a sideman, and has released 5 as a leader: Hydra (Sunnyside, 2013), Oceana (Sunnyside, 2005), Excavation (Arabesque, 2000), Dust (Arabesque, 1997), and Flux (Songlines, 1995).
Join us at BLU Jazz+ for this must-hear evening of jazz artistry – get your tickets now! (Admission to masterclass is included in price of concert ticket).
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5:00PM-6:30PM
Masterclass (included w/ purchase of concert ticket)
8:00PM-11:00PM
Concert ($15 advance / $20 door / $12 student w/ valid photo ID)
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About BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation
Committed to the preservation of America’s treasured art form of jazz, BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation (BJMF) is a new program developed by the founders of BLU Jazz+ Akron (BJA) that brings “front-row” jazz education performance & mentorship opportunities to student musicians and art lovers alike by presenting a series of masterclasses led by top visiting musicians from all over the world.
Recipient of a 2015 Knight Arts Challenge grant award by the Knight Foundation, BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation expands upon the essence of Akron, Ohio’s award-winning live jazz destination, BLU Jazz+ Akron (BJA), launched in Fall 2014. Learn more at blujazzmasterclass.org.