NYU will host Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano for a conversation on his career in the music industry on Sat., Feb. 20, 1 p.m. at its Washington, DC Academic Center.
New York University will host Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano for a conversation on his career in the music industry on Sat., Feb. 20, 1 p.m. at its Washington, DC Academic Center (Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L St., NW).
The event, part of NYU Washington’s Salon Series: Conversations with Writers & Artists, will be moderated by David Schroeder, director of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions in NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Lovano, who has produced more than 20 recordings in his career and is an adjunct professor in NYU’s Jazz Studies Program, will discuss his distinct technique on the saxophone and explain his creative methodology.
The evening is hosted by Ronald D. Abramson, a member of the NYU Board of Trustees who spearheaded the establishment of NYU Washington, DC. He is chairman emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. He also serves on the boards of the Washington Airports Task Force, Spoleto Festival USA, the Historic Sixth & I Synagogue, the D.C. Jazz Festival, and the National Symphony Orchestra.
Registration for the event is required. For more information, please call 202.654.8300.
Metro: Blue/Orange Line (McPherson Square); Red and Blue/Orange Line (Metro Center).