About this Event
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH - PIANIST, MICHAEL ECKROTH
Michael Eckroth, pianist and keyboardist, is an active performer in New York and worldwide, having worked extensively with musicians such as John Scofield (New Morning Concert DVD), Ron McClure, Eliot Zigmund and Paul McCandless.
Equally at home in jazz and Latin-American music forms, Michael recently arranged and recorded an album in Cuba with Pepito Gomez and Orquesta Akokan (Daptone Records) which has received rave reviews on outlets such as NPR and France’s FIP and received a grammy nomination for best album in the tropical music category.
A native of Phoenix Arizona who recently moved to Miami from New York, Eckroth earned a PhD in jazz performance at NYU and currently leads and co- leads a number of projects in varied genres of music. In addition, he is currently teaching jazz piano at Florida International University after teaching at Dartmouth College.
Students! Be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets.
ABOUT JE:
- Jazz Encounters (JE) takes place every second Friday of the month in the WDNA Jazz Gallery at WDNA Public Radio in Miami, FL.
- The night features a top-notch performance by the featured artist, followed by a jam session for student musicians.
- Nicole Yarling of the Jazz Education Community Coalition (JECC) produces Jazz Encounters in partnership with WDNA Public Radio.
COVID POLICY:
- Masks are recommended.
CONTACT INFO:
- 305.662.8889, x210
- [email protected]
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Musician's Discount Center
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WDNA FM, 2921 Coral Way, Miami, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00