Rova Saxophone Quartet + Myra Melford/ Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective
Saturday, February 15, 2020
An Evening of Creative Jazz Improvisation with the ROVA Saxophone Quartet + Myra Melford performing original compositions by the players, and an opening set by the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, playing original compositions and arrangements of repertoire by Linda Oh, David Virelles, Myra Melford, Ed Blackwell, and others. The ROVA Saxophone Quartet is Steve Adams, Larry Ochs, Jon Raskin and Bruce Ackley
Noon Concert: Jazz xs 2
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
A double bill featuring the UC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ted Moore and the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford.
Noon Concert: UC Jazz Faculty Ensemble
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Ted Moore, drums
Dann Zinn, saxophone
Marty Wehner, trombone
Frank Martin, piano
Glenn Richman, bass
The UC Jazz Faculty Ensemble is comprised of some of the finest jazz musicians in the Bay Area, featuring original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards by Moore, including two world premiere compositions. This performance will touch on several aspects of Moore’s composing and arranging styles, including a Latin/Brazilian influence following his residency in Rio de Janeiro and will feature all members of the faculty ensemble.
Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective and a faculty-led ensemble with Myra Melford and Ben Goldberg
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Faculty members Myra Melford (piano) and Ben Goldberg (clarinet), in collaboration with bassist Michael Formanek (ECM recording artist) and drummer Hamir Atwal (Tune Yards), present original compositions for improvising quartet. An opening set by students in MU165: The Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, features works by Goldberg, Formanek, Melford and others.
The Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective is an advanced small ensemble of improvisers exploring a range of repertoire including music by innovative jazz composers of the 1960s – today, as well as original student compositions and arrangements, through both conventional and experimental practices.
THE JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC INITIATIVE (JIM), under the direction of Myra Melford, was created by and for UC Berkeley music students. Its primary purpose is to support studies in jazz and contemporary improvisational music.
Noon Concert: Jazz X 2 A double bill featuring the UC Jazz Ensemble and Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Directed by Ted Moore and the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford.
Noon Concert: Jazz x 2
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Jazz x 2
A double bill of the UC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ted Moore, and the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford
Noon Concert: Jazz and Improvised Music
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective – Myra Melford, director
Dialogue: Ben Goldberg – Myra Melford Duo
Noon Concert: Jazz x 2
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Jazz x 2
A double bill of the UC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ted Moore, and the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford