Acclaimed Jazz Accompanist James Weidman to Perform at UB, Nov. 13

Contemporary of Max Roach, Woody Herman, Archie Shepp a Highlight of 2009-10 Spotlight UB Season

October 23, 2009
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739

Spotlight UB and An die Musik are proud to host jazz pianist and composer James Weidman, widely considered one of the best jazz accompanists in the world, on Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the University of Baltimore's Student Center Performing Arts Theater, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave.

Weidman has played and recorded with Max Roach, Woody Herman, Archie Shepp, James Moody, Slide Hampton and blues diva Dakota Staton, among others. He replaced Geri Allen as the featured keyboardist for the avant-garde group Steve Coleman and the Five Elements, a position he held for five years. He is known for his incredible versatility, amply showcased by his gift for original chord progressions and his mastery over rhythm and time.

Tickets for this performance are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors and UB faculty and staff, and $10 for students. Tickets are available at www.etix.com (search under University of Baltimore). Tickets also will be available one hour before the show at the venue.

Spotlight UB’s 2009-10 season also features an AIDS Awareness Day, taking place Dec. 1 on campus and featuring a silent art auction and a special performance by the Baltimore Men's Chorus.

Upcoming events for spring 2010 include:

  • The Aspen Ensemble, Jan. 27 and April 14, both at 8 p.m.
  • For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, a choreopoem by Ntozke Shange, directed by Nicolle McQueen and Kimberley Lynne with choreography by Lisa Mion, Feb. 18-19 at 8 p.m.
  • African American Arts Festival, Feb. 25-26, featuring Abu the Flutemaker and Lafayette Gilchrist and the New Volcanoes, on Feb. 25; and Lenneal Henderson's Thurgood Marshall one-man show, featuring the Visions Band, on Feb. 26 (times to be announced)
  • The Poulenc Trio with Anthony McGill, March 26, co-produced with An die Musik (time to be announced) 
  • Classical pianist Robert Jordan, May 2, at 4 p.m.

Parking is available on event nights in the University's Maryland Avenue Garage located between Biddle and Chase Streets. With a voucher provided at the box office, the parking fee is $4.

Complete details for Spotlight UB's 2009-10 season are available here. For more information about Spotlight UB, send an e-mail to spotlightub@ubalt.edu.

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