Saxofonist

Professor of Piano John Ellis will perform a recital including Novelettes by Poulenc, Ballade no. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 by Chopin, Prélude, Choral et Fugue by Franck, and Fantasy in C, Op. 17 by Schumann.

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John Ellis, piano

Earl V. Moore Building

SOLID! is back with its sixth release, the follow-up to «Woodworks» from 2021. Once again the trio has invited saxophonist John Ellis from New York to add his distinctive touch. Needing deadlines to "get anything done," Bjørn Vidar Solli set one for himself. He booked and paid for the studio, bought plane tickets, and suddenly had a deadline there was no way to escape. "Perfect for getting the creativity going," according to Solli. The result was eight new compositions that SOLID! tested out on tour before entering the studio. "SOLID! has existed for over 20 years, and with such a long track record it becomes easier to write music tailored to my musicians," says Solli. "When composing, I have tried to make use of the musicians' individual strengths and quirks, and I have deliberately arranged things so that it is fun, challenging and flexible when we improvise over the material." The music was composed in Lier, recorded in Trondheim, mixed and mastered in Brooklyn, and now a finished product is at last ready to be shared with the world!

SOLID! & John Ellis: «Firm Deadline»

Beddingen Kulturhus

Last season, trumpet master, inexhaustible band leader, and fashion icon Etienne Charles lit up The House of Swing with his Appel Room performance of Carnival: The Sound of a People. Now, he returns to Dizzy’s Club leading his Creole-inflected big band featuring master practitioners from across the globe. Expect a spirited set of new music designed to pull every listener of every generation from their seat to their feet. 

Etienne Charles Creole Orchestra

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Drummer and composer Quincy Davis brings his poignant work Empathy Suite to Dizzy’s Club. The events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic loss of George Floyd inspired Davis to create a piece reflecting the power of compassion and empathy. Featuring innovative melodies and powerful lyrics, Empathy Suite captures different facets of empathy, drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou, Kobe Bryant, Lao Tzu, the Dalai Lama, and other icons. This performance is made possible through grant funding from the University of North Texas Initiative for the Advancement of the Arts.

Saxofonist

John Ellis

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Past events

Mar 15, 2026

John Ellis, piano · University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Apr 4, 2025

SOLID! & John Ellis: «Firm Deadline» · Ad Lib Jazzklubb

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Ballade No. 4 by Chopin

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Piano in Prélude, Choral et Fugue by Franck

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Piano in Fantasie in C by Schumann

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

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