The U of A Jazz Program in the Department of Music is thrilled to announce the upcoming residency of saxophonist, composer, NEA Jazz Master and two-time Grammy nominee Dave Liebman.

The residency will take place April 3-6, 2022. During his time in Northwest Arkansas, Liebman will conduct workshops and masterclasses that showcase the breadth and depth of his musical experiences, his work with some of the most prominent figures in jazz and his work as a classical composer. Two performances will feature Liebman in collaboration with U of A musicians.

Liebman's classical compositions will be featured in a concert from Department of Music saxophone professor Eric Troiano's studio. His students will prepare numerous pieces written by Liebman for a concert celebrating his serious contributions to the saxophone repertory.

"I'm excited to have Dave Liebman on campus this spring," Troiano said. "Bringing in a world-class artist, composer, performer and teacher as a guest artist is such a valuable experience for our students and our department."

The saxophone studio performance will take place at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2022, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on the U of A campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

Partnering with the Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's new modern art satellite, the jazz program will feature Liebman in a concert with U of A jazz faculty and the U of A Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Rick Salonen. This concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2022, at the Momentary in Bentonville. Get tickets here!

"It is thrilling to host such a distinguished guest during our first years of the U of A's jazz program," said jazz area coordinator Jake Hertzog. "Dave is an extraordinary model for our students, a true artist and master educator. We are so happy to bring Dave and his music to Northwest Arkansas and collaborate with new institutions in our region."

More information about Liebman's residency can be found at jazz.uark.edu.

Liebman will hold several workshops during the week that are free and open to the public:

NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman U of A Residency

Monday April 4:

Music Building, Room 335 — 4-5:30 p.m.: Jazz Improvisation Workshop

Fine Arts Center, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall — 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.:  Jazz Heroes: Trane & Miles - A conversation with Dave Liebman, Moderated by Dr. Jake Hertzog

Tuesday April 5:

Music Building, Room 115 — 2-3 p.m.: Jazz Transcription and Ear Training Workshop featuring Caris Liebman

Fine Arts Center, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall — 7:30 p.m.: Classical Saxophone Concert: The Chamber Music of Dave Liebman featuring students of Dr. Eric Troiano

Wednesday April 6:

Epley Band Building, Room 123 — 2:30 p.m. - 3:20pm: Saxophone Workshop

The Momentary RØDE House Hall 7:30 p.m.:  U of A Jazz Signature Concert: U of A Jazz Presents: An Evening with NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman featuring faculty, students and the U of A Jazz Orchestra