String Theory: The Richard Davis Method at MMoCA
Schedule
Thu Jun 13 2024 at 07:00 pm
Location
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Madison, WI
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The Madison Jazz Festival and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art will present a screening and discussion of the documentary String Theory: The Richard Davis Method on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00pm. Free admission.Producer of String Theory and Artistic Director of the Richard Davis Foundation for Youth Bassists Peter Dominguez and director Michael Nielson will be joined by RDYB Executive Director Catherine Harris, RDYB conference coordinator Ben Ferris, and videographer (and WORT-FM Journeys into Jazz host) Chuck France for a Q & A about the film and a discussion of the life, career, and legacy of Richard Davis.
String Theory: The Richard Davis Method (2024, 64 minutes) is a heartfelt and inspiring documentary that delves into the life and legacy of one of the greatest bass players in history, Richard Davis. Set against the backdrop of the renowned Richard Davis Bass Conference for Young Bassists in Madison, Wisconsin, the film captures the essence of Davis's profound impact on the world of music.
While Davis is most known for gracing the stages with music icons like Miles Davis, Van Morrison, and Eric Dolphy, his transition from a celebrated performer to a revered professor at the University of Wisconsin in the 1970s forms the crux of this story, highlighting his dedication to nurturing young talent.
Audiences are treated to exclusive interviews and candid footage of Davis and other legendary bass players passionately instructing students as young as elementary school. The film is a testament to the transfer of generational wisdom, showing these maestros shaping the next generation of musicians.
String Theory is particularly poignant following Richard Davis' passing in Madison in 2023. It stands as a timeless tribute to his enduring influence and the unbreakable bond he forged between music and education. This film is not just about the notes played but the lives touched by a man who believed in the power of music to transcend boundaries and inspire dreams.
The Madison Jazz Festival has been showcasing acclaimed jazz artists from near and far in Madison since 1987, founded by Isthmus publisher Vince O’Hern in cooperation with the Madison Civic Center as the Isthmus Jazz Festival. The Festival has been presented by the Wisconsin Union Theater since 2006, joined by Arts + Literature Laboratory since 2017.
Major sponsors of the 2024 Madison Jazz Festival include The Capital Times, the John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation, Inc., Evjue Foundation, and Wisconsin Public Radio.
Additional partners include Dane Arts, Madison Arts Commission with funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison Jazz Society, Madison Music Collective, Cafe CODA, High Noon Saloon, New Bridge Madison, Istituto Italiano di Cultura Chicago, Graduate Madison Hotel, Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care, Madison Concourse Hotel, WORT 89.9FM, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Hotel Indigo, Audio for the Arts, Madison Gas and Electric, with additional funds from the Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Learn more at madisonjazzfestivalwi.org.
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Where is it happening?
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Nick's Restaurant, 226 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2215, United States,Madison, WisconsinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
