Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Jazz comes alive at UNH!


Source: tulane.edu

Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band 


      It is no secret that Jazz music has always had a great presence here at WUNH. Lately it seems that the rest of the UNH community is following suit and showing appreciation for this often forgotten style of music as the Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band performed on campus this past Monday.

            Michael White is not only a talented clarinetist but he is also a composer and educator of jazz history. As a New Orleans ctizen, White has been committed to savoring the city’s unique culture and heritage ever since starting his own jazz band in 1981 after being a member of various previous bands.

            Michael White and the New Liberty Jazz Band fan favorites include the lighthearted and airy sound of the song "Summertime" as well as the popular "Whoppin Blues".

            One audience member had nothing but good remarks when she said,"The Johnson theater was alive with culture; we got a really good feeling about what the music is like in New Orleans".





  • Get a taste of the music via YouTube: The band performs their song Summertime here:


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