Melissa Almaguer is a multidisciplinary tap dance artist, improviser and educator born and raised in Mexico now based in Brooklyn, NY. Inspired by nature, indigenous practices, philosophy, and Afrofuturism she uses tap dance as her instrument to create communal spaces for sonic exploration.

Charles Overton - Harp 
Henry Fraser - Bass 

Pricing

$30
(inclusive of advance phone/web service fee; door price)

Performers

EMMA POWELL, violin

MINA KIM, cello

CHARLES OVERTON, harp

“Three accomplished individuals playing as a seamless ensemble” The Boston Musical Intelligencer

Praised for their "profound communication" and "thoughtful choices of timbre, articulation, dynamic contrast, and balance" Trio Oko the Boston-based trio of musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. Their intention is to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this distinctive instrumentation.

Their Midday Music program of early 20th Century French music weaves together the spirited nuances of Jacques Ibert’s Trio with the elegant lyricism of Henriette Renié’s Trio; both works for violin, cello, and harp.

Trio Oko shared the Japanese dish okonomiyaki (cooked by the master chef, Emma!) in their first rehearsal along with giggles (hence, Oko—) and happily committed to bringing joy to concert halls through their collaborations and friendship.

Tickets: Age 35+: $32 | 22-34: $20 | 21 & Under: Pay What You Wish.

Richardson BuildingRichardson Building40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building for a performance by Trio Oko. 

Praised for their "profound communication," and "thoughtful choices of timbre, articulation, dynamic contrast, and balance," Trio Oko is a harp trio based in Boston consisting of violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles Overton. The three musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. Their intention is to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this distinctive instrumentation. 

The Richardson Building seats a maximum of 100 and on some occasions we do have to turn people away when that capacity is reached. We recommend planning ahead and leaving time for parking, which can be tricky in Quincy Center. On Sundays, if the Library parking lot is full, there is overflow parking available in front of the Coddington Building, across the street from the Library on Coddington Street. Doors open 15 minutes before the start of the performance. If you'd prefer to watch from home, the event will also be LIVESTREAMED to our YouTube channel and recorded and aired at a later date on QATV.

This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. Click here to find out more about their work and how you can get involved. 

This event is part of the annual Jazz Series. SHABAKA and his music are ever-evolving. Well-established as a leader in the renaissance of British Jazz, the London-born multi-instrumentalist has performed classical concertos with major orchestras; fronted significant bands, including Sons of Kemet, The Comet Is Coming, and Shabaka and The Ancestors; and released critically acclaimed albums. Hear his latest reinvention as he channels his artistic vision through flutes from around the world, starting with the Japanese shakuhachi—a traditional wooden recorder that, he says, “slowly changed the scope of [his] inner musical landscape.”

Experience an extraordinary evening of musical innovation with Makaya McCraven and SHABAKA. McCraven, a visionary drummer and composer, will perform pieces from his latest album, In These Times, blending jazz, folk, and hip-hop in a genre-defying experience. SHABAKA, renowned for his work with bands like Sons of Kemet, the Comet is Coming, and SHABAKA and the Ancestors will showcase his newest flute-forward album, Perceive its Beauty, Acknowledge its Grace, offering a rich sound that spans cultures and traditions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness two trailblazing artists pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz music.

The Olivier Music Barn, 11:00 AM

CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op. 124

EUGÈNE YSAŸE: Ballade from Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 27

YSAŸE: Finale from Violin Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 27

TESSA LARK: “Ysaÿe Shuffle” for Violin

CHARLES OVERTON: “Once More” for Harp

JEAN CRAS: Suite en duo in A-flat Major
Préambule. Modéré
Modéré
Assez lent
Danse à onze temps. Très animé

TRADITIONAL: “Boy in the Gap” for Violin and Harp (arr. T. Lark and C. Overton)

MORGAN LEWIS: “How High the Moon” for Harp (arr. C. Overton)

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: Bordel 1900 for Violin and Harp from Histoire du Tango


This concert marks the Tippet debut of two multi-faceted artists – Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and classical and jazz harpist Charles Overton. Tessa Lark, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance, is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky. Charles Overton is a frequent performer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, as well as jazz clubs throughout the northeast. He aims to create a musical environment that is accessible, exciting, and resonates deeply with audiences. Lark and Overton are performers, arrangers, and composers of a program including early romantic virtuoso music by Camille Saint-Saëns, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Jean Cras; a traditional fiddle work “Boy in the Gap”; and the Morgan Lewis jazz standard "How High the Moon". Their performance will conclude with a trip to Argentina for Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango.

oin us for a multifaceted evening of music making in our concert barn space! Our summer Community Concert Series features visiting artists and ensembles of different genres from around the world, who are in residence at Avaloch Farm Music Institute.

Artists Include:

Trio Oko

saajtak

Balourdet Quartet

Trio Simsive-Spiegelberg-Yang

Outdoor seating is available depending on the weather || Suggested Donation: $10

Friday, August 30, 2024

• 7:30 PM 8:30 PM

• Avaloch Farm Music Institute16 Hardy LaneBoscawen, NH, 03303United States (map)

Shabaka Hutchings, Ganavya, Charles Overton and Faculty

 Redefining jazz traditions with fearless exploration of sound. Push boundaries of expression and human experience.

Jazz at Banff Centre is supported by the Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment.

Date: Sat, Aug 10 @ 7:30 PM

Location Jenny Belzberg Theatre

This highly anticipated event of the summer is filled with the many facets of the jazz genre performed by phenomenal talent amid lush gardens and distinctive venues throughout Caramoor’s expansive grounds. Bring the family for the day and treat yourself to the headlining evening performance by piano sensation Matthew Whitaker, one of the most exciting and prodigious young talents to emerge in recent years. This award-winning composer and bandleader is now one of the biggest and brightest stars in jazz, due in no small part to his charming and joyous live performances.

Grounds open at 12:00pm, music starts at 12:30pm, headliner starts at 7:30pm. A detailed schedule of the day to come. 

We suggest bringing your own seating for the daytime performances, as all sets on Friends Field and in the Sunken Garden do not have seating. All sets in the Spanish Courtyard and Venetian Theater have seating provided. All daytime sets are general admission. The evening headliner performance is in the Venetian Theater with reserved seating only.

Evening Headliner

Matthew Whitaker

Daytime Artists

Julius Rodriguez
Charles Overton
Francesca Tandoi
Ekep Nkwelle
Bruce Harris & Pretty for the People
More to be announced!

Daytime & Evening Headliner Ticket Includes (Full Festival):

• Reserved seat in the Venetian Theater for evening headliner, Matthew Whitaker.

• All daytime artist sets starting at 12:30pm.

• The price of your ticket determines where you will sit for the evening headliner.

Daytime Only Ticket Includes:

• All daytime artist sets starting at 12:30pm.

• This ticket does not include concert tickets to Matthew Whitaker.

"That's Entertainment!"
Hosted by the Central Florida Chapter
June 16-19, 2024
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ONLINE OR BY MAIL!

The 2024 National Conference at the spectacular Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld will celebrate our musical legacy with the welcoming theme of enjoyment and entertainment.

This once-in-a-lifetime conference experience will surprise and delight with new perspectives on our
instrument and its repertoire set against the backdrop of Central Florida's world-class entertainment industry and memorable attractions.  Explore the links to the right and below for all things Conference!

Mrudangam artist and composer Rajna Swaminathan presents an evening of original music driven by South Asian sensibilities, polyrhythmic explorations, and lush collective textures. The music reflects her experimental journeys with the mrudangam, a unique barrel-shaped drum with origins in the South Indian tradition of Karnatik music. For this performance, Swaminathan unites an ensemble of unbound improvisers, each bringing an expansive perspective to this deeply collaborative music.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Rajna Swaminathan, mrudangam, voice
Charles Overton, harp
Matt Brewer, bass
Kalia Vandever, trombone