Jazz Concerts Give Cheer to Autumn Days
At Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus



  For Immediate Release
Contact: Alka Gupta and Peg Byron
September, 2002

Brooklyn, N.Y. - Top names in jazz are sure to soothe the souls of music fans at a series of jazz concerts and clinics presented this fall by the Music Department of Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus.

Among the highlights are appearances by base player Gerald Cannon, pianist Kenny Barron and drummer Lenny White at workshops that take place in the Humanities Building Conference Hall. All events are open to the public free of charge.

Tuesday, October 15, 4 p.m Noted base player Gerald Cannon performs with LIU students.
Tuesday, November 12, 4 p.m Premier jazz pianist Kenny Barron conducts a workshop with LIU students.
Monday, December 2, 7 p.m. LIU Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, December 3, 1 p.m. Student Jazz Ensembles Concert
Tuesday, December 3, 4 p.m. Renowned drummer Lenny White works with LIU students.
Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m. LIU Choral Concert

For more information, call the Music Department at (718) 488-1051.
In addition to a B.A. in traditional studies, the Music Department offers a B.F.A. degree in Jazz Studies. Students may study privately with professionals off-campus for credit. The program can be tailored to suit students' needs with either a minor or double major in other fields.

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