The Mondavi Center in partnership with The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at 嘿嘿视频 presents Delbert Anderson, a Din茅 jazz trumpeter, compose and educator, merging Navajo 鈥渟pinning songs鈥 with jazz and funk. Anderson leads a quartet that creates a unique sound in the Native American jazz scene.
The concert will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. outside the Gorman Museum.
This performance is free. While seating is limited, no tickets are required. The the day of the concert. The museum, also free, is located at 181 Old Davis Road, Davis.
Leading the Delbert Anderson Quartet, Anderson incorporates elements from Din茅 culture and landscapes into his music. Noteworthy projects include 鈥淭he Long Walk: 1,674 Days,鈥 reflecting on Navajo history, and a forthcoming tribute to Indigenous jazz legends Don Cherry and Jim Pepper. Anderson also spearheads the 鈥淏uild A Band鈥 program, teaching jazz improvisation to youth, emphasizing Din茅 values. His work has earned acclaim from Chamber Music America, the First Peoples Fund, and coverage in The New York Times and NPR.
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Contact: Karen Nikos-Rose, kmnikos@ucdavis.edu