Sam Adams

Emi Kagawa

Marcel Holman

Jeanine Fuller

Karen Kartal

Sara Lee Cho

Josh Ulrich

Dan Allcott

Joe Jordan

David Slack

Kevin Krapf

Oak Ridge Civic Music Association

Join us for "A Jazzy Evening with Concertmaster Karen Kartal & Friends," a unique chamber concert experience brought to you by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. This special event is set to take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM, with a pre-concert talk beginning at 6:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Dive into an evening where classical music meets jazz, featuring the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Karen Kartal and an ensemble of talented friends. The program promises a fascinating blend of Johannes Brahms' Piano Quintet in F minor Op. 34, performed by an exceptional lineup including Emi Kagawa on piano, Karen Kartal and Sara Lee Cho on violins, Josh Ulrich on viola, and Dan Allcott on cello. The concert will take a jazzy turn with compositions by Knoxville-based saxophonist and composer Marcel Holman, inspired by Brahms and other jazz pieces, showcasing Marcel Holman on sax, Karen Kartal on violin, Jeanine Fuller on vocals, Sam Adams on keyboard, Joe Jordan on trumpet, David Slack on bass, and Kevin Krapf on drums.

This concert is not just a performance but an exploration of the intersections between Brahms and jazz, offering a fresh perspective on both genres. Major funding for the Chamber Music Series is generously provided by the Feldman Family, the Tom & Effie Carlson Estate, Korsmeyer Endowment & Consulting, Spectra Tech, Inc., Bill Schwenterly, and Charles Darling, with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge as the lodging sponsor for the Series.

Tickets are available online at https://orcma.vbotickets.com/events. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of innovative music that bridges the gap between classical and jazz, performed by some of the most talented musicians in the region.