Name: Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble
Start: 2025-02-24T20:00:00
Location: Musical Arts Center

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is set to host a series of captivating events, showcasing the rich tapestry of musical genres. From philharmonic orchestras to jazz ensembles, the series will highlight the contributions of talented artists and provide an immersive experience for audiences. The events span across varied genres, including chamber music, recitals, and Latin jazz, ensuring a delightful experience for music enthusiasts. This article delves into the unique aspects of each event, celebrating the artists and the vibrant cultural themes they bring to life.

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Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is set to captivate audiences with a series of diverse and exciting events this February and March. From the cinematic flair of 'Jacobs Live at the Movies' to the rhythmic allure of 'Mariachi Perla del Medio Oeste,' attendees are promised an eclectic mix of performances. With seasoned artists like Natalie Boeyink and Wayne Wallace leading the charge, coupled with student showcases and contemporary vocal ensembles, this lineup promises to be a musical journey like no other.

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Natalie Boeyink

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Natalie Boeyink, bassist and educator, serves as associate professor of music jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. After earning her doctorate in music education at the Jacobs School in 2015, Boeyink spent eight years as a jazz lecturer and senior lecturer in the University of North Carolina system. She earned an M.M. in Jazz Performance at the University of Louisville and a B.M. in Jazz Studies at Jacobs. Her interest in the educational experiences and careers of jazzwomen has launched a series of research projects, conference presentations and publications, including her dissertation, “An Analysis and Description of Female Jazz Instrumentalists.” An advocate for jazzwomen, Boeyink served as chair of the Jazz Education Network’s Women in Jazz Committee and worked to reestablish the Sisters in Jazz Collegiate Combo Competition. Batuquê Trio is Boeyink’s seasoned collaboration with drummer Andy Smith and pianist Jamaal Baptiste. Focusing on contemporary Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Caribbean jazz, the trio frequently appears at jazz festivals as performers and clinicians. Their first CD, Transparency, was released in 2015. A second album is forthcoming in 2024. Some of Boeyink’s notable performances include appearances with Tammy McCann, Jamie Baum, Ingrid Jensen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Christine Jensen, Leni Stern, Jovino Santos Neto, Joe Piscopo, David “Fathead” Newman, Jon Hendricks, Jeff Coffin, David Liebman, and Lorraine Feather.

Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble

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