The StFX Department of Music invites you to an evening of live jazz featuring JORGE ROSSY with Music faculty members.
Jorge Rossy, also known as Jordi Rossy, was born in Barcelona, Spain. Widely recognized as one of the foremost jazz drummers of his generation, he has also performed and recorded on trumpet, piano, vibes & marimba.
As a drummer, Jorge has played or recorded with iconic figures such as Wayne Shorter, Charlie Haden, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Charles Lloyd, and Lee Konitz. Notably, Jorge served as the original drummer in the Brad Mehldau Trio from its inception in 1995 until his departure in 2005. Other musicians from his and younger generations that he has performed and recorded with include Mark Turner, Pete Bernstein, Doug Weiss, Joshua Redman, Adam Cruz, Thomas Morgan, Joe Sanders, Jakob Bro, Scott Colley, and Dario Deidda, to name a few.
Everyone is welcome!
Admission: General=$20; Students/Seniors=$5
Doors open at 7:45pm
A reception will be held in the foyer at 9:15pm offering light refreshments and a cash bar. ID is required.
For high school group rates, please contact @email or 902-867-2106.
