Acclaimed American pianist, composer and educator and NEC faculty member Jason Moran, known for his bold experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, performs a residency concert on Wednesday, March 11 in the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre at New England Conservatory. Admission to the 8 p.m. concert is free. For information visit necmusic.edu.
The theme of the residency will be the music of Thelonious Monk with a particular emphasis on vocal interpretations of Monk's music. Since Carmen McRae's groundbreaking 1990 recording, “Carmen Sings Monk," vocalists have often explored Thelonious Monk's compositions, featuring lyrics by Bernie Hanighen, Jon Hendricks and Abbey Lincoln.
Jason Moran is an acclaimed American pianist, composer, educator, and MacArthur Fellow known for pushing the boundaries of jazz. A native of Houston, he rose to prominence with his debut album Soundtrack to Human Motion (1999) and has since become one of the most influential voices of his generation. Moran blends jazz traditions with contemporary art, hip-hop, and performance practices, frequently partnering with visual artists, dancers, and filmmakers. He has served as Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center and leads multiple ensembles, including The Bandwagon. Celebrated for his inventive approach and deep historical awareness, Moran continues to shape the future of improvised music.
As an independent, not-for-profit institution that educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, NEC is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. It cultivates a diverse, dynamic community, providing music students of more than 40 countries with performance opportunities and high-caliber training from 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of music-making and teaching through college-level training in classical, jazz, and contemporary musical arts. The newly launched Institute for Concert Artists propels such young artists to the heights of their potential. Through unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships, the Conservatory empowers students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC’s mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, NEC’s Expanded Education programs deliver training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.
The theme of the residency will be the music of Thelonious Monk with a particular emphasis on vocal interpretations of Monk's music. Since Carmen McRae's groundbreaking 1990 recording, “Carmen Sings Monk," vocalists have often explored Thelonious Monk's compositions, featuring lyrics by Bernie Hanighen, Jon Hendricks and Abbey Lincoln.
Jason Moran is an acclaimed American pianist, composer, educator, and MacArthur Fellow known for pushing the boundaries of jazz. A native of Houston, he rose to prominence with his debut album Soundtrack to Human Motion (1999) and has since become one of the most influential voices of his generation. Moran blends jazz traditions with contemporary art, hip-hop, and performance practices, frequently partnering with visual artists, dancers, and filmmakers. He has served as Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center and leads multiple ensembles, including The Bandwagon. Celebrated for his inventive approach and deep historical awareness, Moran continues to shape the future of improvised music.
About New England Conservatory (NEC)
Founded by Eben Tourjée in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1867, New England Conservatory (NEC) represents a new model of music school that combines the best of European tradition with American innovation. The school stands at the center of Boston’s rich cultural history and musical life, presenting concerts at the renowned Jordan Hall. Propelled by profound artistry, bold creativity, and deep compassion, NEC seeks to amplify musicians’ impact on advancing our shared humanity and empowers students to meet today’s changing world head-on, equipped with the tools and confidence to forge multidimensional lives of artistic depth and relevance. The Conservatory’s roster of alumni includes hundreds of music's most influential artists. That list includes Coretta Scott King, Florence Price, Tessa Lark, George Li, Inmo Yang, Yura Lee, Stefan Jackiw, Anthony Leon, Erica Petrocelli, Minsoo Sohn, Cecil Taylor, and Denyce Graves.As an independent, not-for-profit institution that educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, NEC is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. It cultivates a diverse, dynamic community, providing music students of more than 40 countries with performance opportunities and high-caliber training from 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of music-making and teaching through college-level training in classical, jazz, and contemporary musical arts. The newly launched Institute for Concert Artists propels such young artists to the heights of their potential. Through unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships, the Conservatory empowers students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC’s mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, NEC’s Expanded Education programs deliver training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.
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