Knox College will host the 13th annual Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency Jan. 19–23.
The residency connects Knox students and the Galesburg community with world-class jazz artists for a week of workshops and collaborative activities. It will culminate in a free concert at the Orpheum Theatre.
“We’re fortunate to host artists of this caliber. I aim to bring in new perspectives for students and the community each year,” said Andy Crawford, managing director of the Knox College music performance program, in a release.
This year’s artists-in-residence are John Raymond, a Grammy-nominated trumpeter celebrated for his innovative approach to jazz, and S. (Sean) Carey, a versatile, multiple Grammy Award-winning, multi-instrumentalist best known for his dynamic work with Bon Iver. The duo are co-leaders of the group Shadowlands.
The duo will host workshops from Monday to Wednesday and present two performances. The first is from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, as part of Knox College Jazz Night at Smokin Willies BBQ, 161 N. Cherry St.
The second performance, by their group Shadowlands, begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.
The workshops and concerts are free and open to the public. The workshops, located in Jay Rehearsal Hall in the Center for Fine Arts at Knox, are scheduled as follows:
- 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19: “The Musician’s Journey: Careers, Choices and Practical Guidance”
- 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20: “Health and Wellness for Artists”
- 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21: “Collaborative Composition and Improvisation”
The residency is made possible by a grant from the Jerome Mirza Foundation.