Pianist

This supergroup assembled by pianist and composer Myra Melford includes Mary Halvorson on guitar, Ingrid Laubrock on saxophone, Tomeka Reid on cello, and Lesley Mok on percussion. 

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Fire and Water Quintet

Logan Center

An evening of creative jazz by students in the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective (Myra Melford, director), the Marty Ehrlich/Myra Melford Duo and the Goldberg-Melford Quintet.

Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective & Goldberg-Melford Quintet with special guest Marty Ehrlich

University of California, Berkeley

Pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller draw on their shared passion for nature and the life-giving power of light in their Lux Quartet. Saxophonist Dayna Stephens and bassist Scott Colley amplify the two bandleader’s innovative compositions to craft an intense, glowing sonic experience. The combination of artists is, according to Melford, “like throwing a spark at tinder—everything immediately bursts into flames.”

Allison Miller and Myra Melford’s Lux Quartet

Kennedy Center

A double bill featuring an all-star UC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ted Moore, and the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford.

Myra Melford

Pianist

Events

Apr 19, 2024

Fire and Water Quintet · UChicago Presents

Apr 12, 2024

Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective & Goldberg-Melford Quintet with special guest Marty Ehrlich · UC Berkeley Department of Music

Feb 22, 2024

Allison Miller and Myra Melford’s Lux Quartet · Kennedy Center

Feb 7, 2024

Noon Concert: Jazz X2 · UC Berkeley Department of Music

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