Document Type

Grant Application

Project/Presentation Title

Dr. Brian Shaw - Guest Residency

Organization

The University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Participants

Dr. Brian Shaw

Date

Fall 2016

Project Period

FY 2016-2017

Event Location

Minsky Recital Hall

Event Sponsor

School of Performing Arts

Project Abstract/ Summary

Sweet Time Suite by Kenny Wheeler (1930-2014) is a landmark long form Jazz composition. A work of 40 minutes in length, Sweet Time Suite is rarely performed live. The 1990 album on which this piece appears, "Music for Large and Small Ensembles" is considered one of the most innovative and influential jazz albums of the last 30 years.

Dr. Shaw is an acknowledged expert on the work of Kenny Wheeler. He is currently working on an authorized autobiography.

Dr. Shaw is responsible for the new Critical Edition of STS, published by the Estate of Kenny Wheeler. He has been invited to lead the UMaine Jazz Ensemble in a complete performance on April 20, 2017. During his time in residence at UMaine, he will work with all aspects of the UMaine Jazz Program: Class lectures, coaching, teaching trumpet lessons, and soloing as well as conducting at the UMJE concert.

Approval Status

Approved

Repository Citation

The University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, "Dr. Brian Shaw - Guest Residency" (2016). Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series. 367.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/ca-lectureseries/367

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