Ridgeway Arts Presents brings 2013 Finnish Jazz Musician of the Year Kari Ikonen to the Bay Area for workshops & performances The pianist/composer will perform in concert and do workshops with area students Wednesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 2 “Kari Ikonen shows a sparkle and gently questing spirit that engages the listener…”—Stuart Nicholson, Jazzwise[…]
As an artist, I feel that combining community, education and performance can be an immensely gratifying and meaningful experience. The week I spent giving workshops and performing with music students through Ridgeway Arts, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Denson, served as a strong affirmation of that. Jeff Denson, through Ridgeway Arts, arranged for workshops[…]
I would like to write a short reflection on my recent time in the Bay Area as a first artist to be presented by the newly formed Ridgeway Arts. World-class bassist and composer Jeff Denson, known for his work with Lee Konitz, Enja records and Minsarah, among others, has created something very inspiring and important.[…]
