ADVENTUROUS JAZZ SINCE 1973
In case you missed it: Aardvark celebrated the release of the band’s 15th CD, Democratic Vistas (Aardvark’s 9th recording on the prestigious Leo Records label). Selections from Mark Harvey’s Swamp-A-Rama suite were performed, including Fake News Blewz and Trumputin Tango. Also: Bullythug Ramble and No Walls, Aardvark’s anthem of hope and inclusivity. In early critical acclaim, Democratic Vistas has Read More …
The Aardvark Jazztet, a small ensemble drawn from The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, performed for the dedication of a memorial, honoring Kip Tiernan, a lifelong crusader for social justice, founder of Rosie’s Place, and co-founder of the Poor People’s United Fund. Kip was a fan and Read More …
New Music for Jazz Orchestra Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:00 pm MIT, Kresge Auditorium, Cambridge, MA The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continued its historic 45th season with a show on MIT’s main stage, Kresge Auditorium. A large turnout enjoyed the orchestra perform the premiere of director Mark Read More …
Back in February at Killian Hall, MIT, the MIT Music and Theater Arts presented FiLmprov One, 2, 3 The musical improvisation event featured films by animator/artist Kate Matson with a live soundtrack by the FiLmprov Ensemble consisting of Aardvarks: Peter Bloom, Phil Scarff, Dan Zupan, woodwinds Mark Harvey, music director, trumpet John Read More …
RECENT: The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra held its 45th Annual Christmas Concert Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston MA benefiting the Poor People’s United Fund. Despite inclement weather, a strong audience turnout enjoyed a swinging, soulful Christmas program Read More …
RECENT: On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continued its 45th season of adventurous jazz at MIT’s Killian Hall with a concert of wide-ranging originals by music director Mark Harvey, including the premiere of his latest piece Nowheresville, and an updated version of Read More …
RECENT: The Worlds of Jazz: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Mark Harvey and More! On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra led by founder/director Mark Harvey, kicked off its 45th season with The Worlds of Jazz — hits by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Read More …
RECENT: The Aardvark Jazztet, featuring members of the legendary Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performed two concerts last summer in NH. The Jazztet features: Mark Harvey, trumpet and music director Arni Cheatham, saxophones Peter H. Bloom, flutes and saxophones John Funkhouser, piano; Jesse Williams, string bass; Harry Wellott, drums Read More …