Pianolove: Myra Melford Solo

A rare solo concert by internationally-acclaimed pianist, improviser, and composer Myra MELFORD! A BERKELEY resident for the past 20 years, MELFORD IS A PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT UC BERKELEY AND TOURS THE WORLD WITH HER CELEBRATED ENSEMBLES THAT SHOWCASE HER BREATHTAKING IMPROVISATIONAL PROWESS AND INVENTIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC. Much of her evocative music is inspired by visual art and literature, and in her solo performances she draws upon a staggering range of influences, from Chicago blues and boogie woogie to abstract soundscapes, to crystalline harmonic explorations. Expect music by some of MELFORD’s musical heroes and associates, dynamic original compositions, and freshly improvised creations.“American pianist Myra Melford studied with Don Pullen — she has the percussive approach of Duke Ellington and Cecil Taylor, not the classical arm-weight touch of Tatum and Bill Evans. Like John Zorn, Ethan Iverson and Dave Douglas, she’s a polystylist.” —The Wire *Includes free admission to MonkMarathon PianoLove Finale from 9-11pm Doors 7pm Pre-concert talk 7:30pm Concert 8pm