CORVALLIS — For “Jazz in the Valley,” its debut foray into the world of jazz, Corvallis-OSU Piano International — the organization responsible for the classical-music Steinway Series — has lured to Corvallis a pianist who straddles both jazz and classical music.
Pianist and composer Billy Childs — who will perform in concert on Friday, Aug. 19 with saxophonist Steve Wilson — has consistently explored the areas where jazz and classical music can find common ground.
“Jazz in the Valley,” featuring Billy Childs and Steve Wilson in concert.
: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19.
: LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University campus, 875 S.W. 26th St.
TICKETS: $25 for adults and $10 for youth and university students with ID. They are available online at www.ticketsoregon.com
and at Gracewinds Music, Grass Roots Books and Music and Rice’s Pharmacy.
MASTER CLASSES: The concert is part of the Summer Jazz Institute, sponsored by Corvallis-OSU Piano International. The institute features master classes with Childs, Wilson, a variety of other teachers and musicians and selected piano students. The master class will be held on Friday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Benton Hall on the OSU campus. The event is free; for a complete schedule, check out www.corvallispiano.org.
