The Neo Jazz Collective
A spirited group of talented young musicians playing classical and avant garde jazz.
featuring
Dr. Lud Yisrael, Musical Director
“Music is the universal language; therefore I speak the language of the universe. I founded the Neo Jazz Collective to give voice to talented youngsters in the community.”
Yah’el Yisrael, piano-keyboards, 12
“I have been a professional musician since the age of 10 and I can’t see myself doing anything else other than bringing good music.”
Yirmeyahu Yisrael, tenor-soprano Sax, 17
“Improvising music and playing the sax are the means by which I express my thoughts and feelings, so to be a master improviser is to get the point across in a way people will say ‘I hear you or I understand’.”
Stephan Hundley, drums-percussion, 17
“I’ve been a drummer for years and I realize practice is essential in building technique and a musical vocabulary, so I have to be disciplined; but when I get on stage it’s just me, the guys, and the sounds we create.”
Sam Albright, upright-electric bass, 17
“We can all say that music is our way of communicating our lives, whether through the sax, bass, piano, or the drums–we’ve found our medium of communicating to the world, and we just want you all to listen.”
Saturday, February 7th
8 pm, Olin Concert Hall
Please come support this group of musicians from Birmingham, Alabama. Their sound is a dreamy haze of jazz electronica.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
A Black History Month program celebrating African American cultural traditions
*Admission free, but tickets required. For reservations: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu
