Cecil Taylor Tribute Concert featuring performances by Ran Blake, Bruce Brubaker, Ethan Iverson, Matthew Shipp, & Dan Tepfer

Among NEC’s many prominent alumni, Cecil Taylor stands out for his influence over the history of jazz.

Taylor’s significant legacy will be recognized with a series of piano solos featuring NEC faculty and alumni Ran Blake, Bruce Brubaker, Ethan Iverson, Matthew Shipp and Dan Tepfer. Completing the program will be Dominique Eade, Ruth Lepson, Joe Morris & ensemble, and the NEC Jazz Orchestra with works by Cecil Taylor and Steve Lacy.

PRE-CONCERT PANEL DISCUSSION

There will be a pre-concert panel discussion, open to public, at 5 p.m. in Brown Hall.