At The Jazz Club: Oran Etkin

Described as a “woodwind maestro” by PRI’s internationally syndicated show, Afropop Worldwide, Oran Etkin is a one-of-akind musician. He has performed around the world with artists ranging from jazz guitarist Mike Stern to rapper Wyclef Jean. His 2009 album, Kelenia (Motéma Music), fuses traditional Malian and Jewish music with modern jazz, creating what the Boston Globe dubbed a “hypnotic balance between straight-ahead jazz and world music.” The album was named “Best World Music Album of 2009” by the Independent Music Awards. Our auditorium will be transformed into a jazz café to create an intimate, engaging and most entertaining experience.

Schedule4 PM – Reception with food and refreshments5 PM – Concert

This concert was made possible by The Molly Blank Fund of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.

 The Molly Blank Fund of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation was established after Mrs. Blank’s 2015 death at age 99 to continue the pursuits of causes and organizations in which Molly believed. Her values can be summed up in a statement she often made, “Everything we strive to do in life is a gift. It’s our responsibility to share it, to give back to the world.”