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Bassist Peter Dominguez Releases Groove Dreams on Oberlin Music
May 30, 2017
Erich Burnett
Dedicated to bass legend Milt Hinton, recording includes music by Stevie Wonder, Nat Adderley, Chick Corea, and others.
The Trumpet Doctor Is In
April 24, 2017
Michael Esber
From figure skater to physician to jazz trumpeter, Eddie Henderson is as versatile as they come. He performs with the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble April 28.
“The Music is There but the Awareness is Not”
March 6, 2017
Michael Esber
Ethnomusicologist Fredara Hadley shares her love of black music, women in jazz, and students finding their voice.
A Conservatory Program Emerges in the Space Between Classical and Jazz
September 30, 2016
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.
Oberlin Jazz Finds Its Voice - and Its First Voice Teacher
September 14, 2016
Erich Burnett
Growing demand and collaborative opportunities lead to appointment of versatile singer La Tanya Hall.
La Tanya Hall Named First Jazz Voice Faculty at Oberlin
April 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
Appointment marks the latest advancement in the conservatory's outstanding jazz program.
Recital Talk with Carl Mitchell '15
April 12, 2015
Conservatory Communications Staff
Jazz sax major recounts his performance experience.
Critic and Author Gary Giddins Visits Oberlin for "Picturing Jazz" Talk
November 28, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Lecture underscores the value of photography in recounting jazz's history.
A Feel for Therapy
March 14, 2014
James Helmsworth
Double-degree student Matthew DiBiase combined his interests by shadowing music therapists and cognition researchers throughout New England.