Jazz and Contemporary Music Visiting Artist Concert • WHEN WE PERSIST • featuring Kevin Harris, piano

Jazz pianist, composer and educator Kevin Harris shares the stage with Longy faculty and student ensembles in a program of original compositions, interconnected by themes of perseverance and hope. DownBeat Magazine writes, “Harris’ compositions deal with themes of strength, love, courage, and self‐ awareness. It’s a heavy task he’s set up for himself, and he meets the challenge gracefully.” In this program, Kevin leads multiple ensembles, from du...