Location
Grand Prairie, Texas, 75052
About this event
I Can Improvise™ with Arlington Jones is an exciting interactive educational show. Pianist and Steinway Artist Arlington Jones shows non-improvisers (even non-pianists) how to make music and improvise at the piano with him in under five minutes. This show is fun for all adults. No music experience required. Includes piano demonstration by Arlington Jones, some history of solo jazz piano and Q&A. Free Admission.
Arlington Jones is a classically trained jazz piano maestro and prolific composer with an undeniable soulful music heritage. He makes the piano speak through lush harmonies, impeccable groove, and infectious energy. His music reveals the history of traditional and modern jazz, influenced by ragtime, stride, classical, blues, Latin, funk, and sacred styles. Whether performing solo or with his band, Arlington Jones & The Brethren, Jones delivers an unforgettable music journey – a contagious toe-tapping, finger snapping, hand-clapping, head-bobbing experience! Jones holds a B.M. and M.M. in music composition and performance. He is a recording artist and producer under his label, Zamaria Records. He has multiple album recordings, piano music books, and a music web series. He performs and teaches internationally. He has years of experience as an educator, clinician, adjudicator, and guest lecturer in all levels of elementary, secondary, and higher education. He partners with a variety of music education programs, schools, universities, and music organizations. Jones can be contracted for commissioned works, specializing in jazz piano concertos and modern sacred choral pieces. Arlington Jones is a Steinway Artist. For more info visit www.arlingtonjones.com
ARK Music at Epic Theater is a premier jazz concert experience for the whole family with Arlington Jones as Artistic Director and Artist in Residence. It showcases American Music rooted in jazz, soul, funk and encourages creativity, collaboration and a high level of artistic presentation. Why ARK? Because Artistry Reinvigorates Kosmos™.
ARK Music Fall Schedule (lineup subject to change):
Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band - November 23
Arlington Jones Vintage Christmas - December 21
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