Fontana Concert Series

[Lazaro Vega]

For Fontana Chamber Arts

359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 200

Kalamazoo MI 49007

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005 – STEFON HARRIS AND BLACKOUT

8PM, DALTON RECITAL HALL, WMU

Recently named Fontana’s first Jazz Artist-in-Residence, vibraphonist/marimbist/composer Stefon Harris will visit Kalamazoo in two separate weeks of residency and performances – October 23-27, 2005 and March 6-11, 2006 – in the first year of a three-year residency. Harris is heralded by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the most important young artists in jazz.” He first appeared in Kalamazoo in October 2004 on the Fontana Winter Season. His extraordinary abilities quickly drew him an enthusiastic and large following, and in the process, he achieved an unprecedented connection with the community. Residency activities will address a wide spectrum of audiences, both urban and rural, in and around Kalamazoo, and will include students of all ages, underserved populations, and the community-at-large. Harris will conduct masterclasses, lecture-demonstrations, visits to local area schools, a Concert for Young Audience, and guest performances and clinics with the Western Jazz Quartet at the 25th Western Jazz Invitational at WMU School of Music.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 10-11, 2006

STEFON HARRIS WITH THE WESTERN JAZZ QUARTET

8PM, DALTON RECITAL HALL, WMU

Jazz Artist in Residence Stefon Harris will complete his 2005-2006 residency with a return visit to Kalamazoo March 6-11, 2006. The week ends with an appearance by Harris with the Western Jazz Quartet on Friday, March 10. He will also appear as special guest at the 25th WMU Jazz Invitational, where he will perform and conduct clinics. Harris will continue his activities in the community with additional visits to schools and other neighborhood venues.

Tickets available at Miller Auditorium or Epic Center Box Office – 269-387-2300, or toll-free 800-228-9858:

· Winter Season Full Subscription

· Winter Season Passport Subscription

· Single Tickets, Group Discounts, Gift Certificates

For more information, contact: FONTANA CHAMBER ARTS

359 S. KALAMAZOO MALL, KALAMAZOO MI 49007

Telephone: 269-382-7774 | www.fontanachamberarts.org

[GregN]

I know someone who is actually looking for a vibraphonist to lay tracks for a recording project in Grand Rapids. So this info has come in handy. Maybe the guy would be interested.

g

[Lazaro Vega]

Or they might try Jim Cooper via www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org

Jim is a Chicagoan who recorded with Ira Sullivan and now lives on this side of the Big Water. He's a fine vibesman.