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Tulane University - Dixon Hall
The Newcomb Music Department's concert band, symphony orchestra, and jazz ensembles frequently perform here, as well as classical piano and guitar concert series. Dixon Concert Hall is also home to the critically acclaimed Summer Lyric Theater and Friends of Music Concert Series.
Upcoming Shows
Thursday, October 12th: advance screening of the documentary on the life and work of legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr.
"ELLIS: The Life and Complicated Times of Pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr."
~ a film by Sascha Just with Ellis Marsalis Jr
Synopsis:
Patriarch of the famed “First Family of Jazz,” Ellis Marsalis Jr was a master jazz pianist, composer and educator. This intimate documentary delves into the life and career of this music icon, interlaced with rare footage of key moments in US history, and footage of his final live performances. Anecdotes from his sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, Ellis III, Jason, and actor Wendell Pierce, round out the film as Ellis recounts for us the story of his illustrious life.
"ELLIS" the film is not yet released for major distribution, so we invite you to join us for this special advance, educational screening in Ellis' hometown, prior to its public release.
Immediately following the screening, we also invite you to participate in a post-screening Q&A discussion with film Director Sascha Just with trumpeter and Tulane Music Faculty, Ashlin Parker (who played in Ellis' last quintet in the years leading up to his passing), and other members of Elli's longitme quintet, moderated by pianist and Tulane Music Faculty, Courtney Bryan.
A casual Meet & Greet Reception with the director and musicians precedes the screening. FREE and Open to the Public!
Location - Dixon Recital Hall:
- 6:00pm: Meet & Greet Reception
- 7:00pm: Film Screening
- 8:30pm: Q&A Panel Discussion
