Winifred Smith Hall

2022-23 Faculty Artist Series: Kei Akagi and Friends

Faculty Artist Series

Kei Akagi and Friends

Kei Akagi, piano
Darek Oles, bass
Jason Harnell, drums

 

April 14 & 15, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

Internationally renowned pianist and composer Kei Akagi takes the stage for his annual concert for an evening of modern jazz. He will be joined by colleagues Darek Oles (bass), and Jason Harnell (drums) for an evening of live music. This trio has been together for over 30 years, and seamlessly incorporates the full spectrum of traditional and experimental jazz. 

Rafiq Bhatia, with Rajna Swaminathan

Gassmann Electronic Music Series

Rafiq Bhatia, with Rajna Swaminathan

February 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Pre-Concert Talk at 7:15 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

Guitarist-composer-producer Rafiq Bhatia presents a set of solo improvised music alongside new material created as part of a duo project with UCI’s Prof. Rajna Swaminathan, who will join on mrudangam, piano, and voice. The music builds on their decade-long friendship and collaborative relationship.