Miceli is an adjunct faculty member at the University of the Arts and Rowan University, as well as a Curtis Institute of Music master class instructor. This event is to benefit people who are looking to network themselves, and to make connections with other artists and performers in the Philadelphia area.
There will be ongoing, informal jam sessions all night. Anyone is welcome to attend, whether he or she is in a group of performers, solo or just want to listen to great music. College Jazz Night is a chance for performers to not only have fun, but to improve themselves as musicians and gain experience of performing in front of an audience. Miceli believes it is important for students to have as much experience as possible, as that will be the gateway to learning how to become a better musician and performer.
Miceli, after graduating from the University of the Arts in 1982 with a degree in percussion, studied with some of Philadelphia's best-established musicians. He especially liked Milt Jackson in particular. “I think every vibe player would benefit by studying and transcribing Milt. He had amazing ears and musicianship. Any tune, any key, any time, and he knew them all," he said.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
