UC News

CCM Jazz Orchestra featured in Mardi Gras concert at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Jazz trumpeter Ashlin Parker joins CCM’s big band for a celebration of music and culture on March 3

headshot of Curt Whitacre By Curt Whitacre 513-556-2683
3 minute read February 15, 2023

The boisterous notes of New Orleans’ opulent Mardi Gras will fill the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center's Harriet Tubman Theater during a concert featuring UC College-Conservatory of Music students and faculty beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3.

A companion to the Freedom Center’s Black History Month programming, this off-campus New Orleans Mardi Gras Concert is a celebration of music and culture featuring New Orleans-based jazz trumpeter Ashlin Parker and the CCM Jazz Orchestra. Directed by CCM Director of Jazz Studies Scott Belck, DMA, the Saturday night concert promises an evening with all the revelry and flair of Mardi Gras, followed by a reception and meet-and-greet with Ashlin Parker.

A black and white photo of New Orleans-based jazz trumpeter Ashlin Parker. Photo/Katie Sikora

New Orleans-based jazz trumpeter Ashlin Parker at the Jazz Market. Photo/Katie Sikora

CCM's big band will be joined by an internationally acclaimed guest artist for this special off-campus performance. Ashlin Parker is based in New Orleans, where he is sought after for big band, small ensemble and solo performances. His trumpet has taken him around the world, including South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. Parker leads the Trumpet Mafia and has played with legendary artists Aretha Franklin, Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Roland Guerin, Leroy Jones, Derek Douget, Adonis Rose, Dr. John, Karl Denson, Igor Butman, Nicholas Payton, Rafael Saadiq, Dee Dee Bridgewater, the O’Jays and more. He is a Grammy Award-winning artist and has played on more than 30 albums with several featured solos.

Performance Time

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Location

Harriet Tubman Theater
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets for this National Underground Railroad Freedom Center concert are $25 for the public and $20 for Freedom Center Members.

Tickets are available now at freedomcenter.org.

Directions and Parking

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is located in downtown Cincinnati, on the banks of the Ohio River. Learn more about how to plan your visit.

The nearest parking garage is located below the museum in the Central Riverfront Parking Garage (Race Street entrance recommended). Parking rates may vary due to games, concerts or special events. This public garage is fully accessible via elevators. Learn more about garage parking.

Limited, metered street parking is available adjacent to the museum. Guests may use pay machines or download the Cincy EZPark app.

Diversity & Equity Lives Here

The University of Cincinnati is leading public urban universities into a new era of innovation, impact, diversity and equity. Our faculty, staff and students are saving lives, changing outcomes and bending the future in our city's direction. Next Lives Here.

Featured image at the top: Students perform in the CCM Jazz Orchestra on the Corbett Auditorium stage. Photo/UC Creative + Brand

Additional Contacts

Rebecca Butts | Assistant Public Information Officer

| 513-556-2675

Tags

Related Stories

2810 Results
2

University Pavilion: On The Move

November 14, 2002

University Pavilion, the second anchor of MainStreet to open for business this fall, is now filling up with workers across student service offices. The move started Nov. 4 into the $32 million, six-story building designed by Leers Weinzapfel Associates and GBBN Architects. Construction started on the building in January 2001.

7

Documentary Gives Voice to Architects

February 4, 2003

University of Cincinnati professors have designed a documentary that describes the professional life of architects. Next, they'll record the views of those involved in Zaha Hadid's Contemporary Arts Center.