UMaine to Host Salsa-Based Artist Residency
The University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a three-day artist residency on salsa and jazz that will include interactive workshops, classes, a community jam session and a concert.
Salsa for Everyone! will feature Bobby Porcelli and his Afro Latin Jazz Group with members of the Arturo-O’Farrill Orchestra. The performers will be on campus from March 26–28 and will offer a variety of programs for the UMaine community and general public.
Porcelli of New York is considered one of Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz’s most accomplished saxophonist and flautist.
Events begin Thursday, March 26 with an interactive workshop with Sam Burtis, a New York jazz scene veteran who has lived in Maine; followed by a percussion studio class and history of jazz class.
Friday’s activities include an advanced improv class, salsa clinic, community music jam session, brass workshop with Burtis for UMaine students and area high schoolers, and recording session with the Maine Public Broadcasting Network hosted by Rich Tozier that is open to the public.
Saturday will close the residency with an open rehearsal, Q&A session and concert.
Most events are free and open to the public. The full schedule is online. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Eleanor Kipping at 581.4721, eleanor.kipping@maine.edu.
The residency is supported by the UMaine departments of history, modern languages and music.