Alex Massa WATER MUSIC

Name: Alex Massa WATER MUSIC
Start: 2025-10-17T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Gallery.artbar

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Gallery.artbar | Urbana, IL

CU Jazz Festival presents ALEX MASSA WATER MUSIC.
Born and raised in South Dakota, trumpeter Alexander Massa continues to be influenced by the stories and actions of Water Protectors globally. “Water Music” consists of musical reflections on the movements to protect our environment and our lives. Specifically influenced by sounds of the AACM, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Charlie Haden’s Liberation Orchestra, Philip Glass, Rachel Grimes, and the winds and silence of He Sapa (Lakota for The Black Hills) Massa has drawn a large sound out of a five-piece, chordless, ensemble - drums/percussion, upright bass, alto sax, tenor sax, and trumpet.
Music 5-7pm
Full festival information at www.cujazzfest.org
More about Alex Massa at www.massanotmassa.com