CCM Jazz Orchestra collaborates with world-renowned jazz pianist
CCM welcomes guest artist Tamir Hendelman for Oct. 23 concert
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Story by CCM Graduate Student Chet Rhodes
Join the UC College-Conservatory of Music Jazz Orchestra, in collaboration with award-winning guest artist Tamir Hendelman, as they present "A Night with Tamir Hendelman," at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in CCM’s Corbett Auditorium. This concert will also be live streamed.
Full of classic swinging piano, "A Night with Tamir Hendelman" features selections such as Nacio Herb Brown's You Stepped Out of a Dream, Eden Ahbez's Nature Boy, Thelonious Monk's I Mean You and Chick Corea’s Windows.
CCM guest artist Tamir Hendelman.
Though he is based in California, several concerts, tours and masterclasses in the greater Cincinnati area have allowed Hendelman to develop a thriving local following of jazz and swing enthusiasts. Looking forward to Hendelman’s collaboration with the CCM Jazz Orchestra, CCM’s Director of Jazz Studies Scott Belck spoke of how well students have received Hendelman in the past. “We thought it would be very cool to bring him back for a residency and concert.”
In addition to his renown on piano, Hendelman is also a sought-after arranger. In fact, "A Night with Tamir Hendelman" will feature several of his popular arrangements. Drawing inspiration from historical greats, Brazilian traditions and his own Israeli background, Hendelman’s unmatched artistry and technique consistently thrill audiences. Combining this shining virtuosity with the power of CCM’s professional-level Jazz Orchestra is sure to make "A Night with Tamir Hendelman" an unforgettable concert for all.
Tickets for “A Night with Tamir Hendelman” can be purchased online through CCM’s box office, over the phone at 513-556-4183 or in person at the CCM Box Office in the atrium of UC’s Corbett Center for the Performing Arts.
About Tamir Hendelman
Award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman has performed with the Jeff Hamilton Trio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Harry Allen, Teddy Edwards, Warren Vache, Houston Person, Jeff Clayton, Nick Brignola, Phil Upchurch, Rickey Woodard, John Clayton and Barbara Morrison. He also leads his own trio and his debut CD Playground features him in this trio setting.
Beginning his keyboard studies at age six in Tel Aviv, Hendelman moved to the US at age 12 in 1984, winning Yamaha's national keyboard competition two years later at age 14. Concerts in Japan and the Kennedy Center followed.
Hendelman then studied at the Tanglewood Institute in 1988 and received a Bachelor of Music Composition degree from the Eastman School of Music in 1993. He then became the youngest musical director for Lovewell Institute, a national arts education non-profit organization.
Since returning to LA in 1996, Hendelman has been in steady demand as a pianist and arranger, touring the US, Europe and Asia, and receiving awards from ASCAP and the National Foundation For Advancement in the Arts. In 1999 Hendelman was a guest soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
Hendelman joined the Jeff Hamilton Trio in 2000, contributing arrangements and recording, as well as touring Japan, Europe and the US as part of the Trio. In 2001 he became a member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO), with whom he premiered John Clayton's new orchestration of Oscar Peterson's Canadiana Suite at the Hollywood Bowl in 2001. In 2002 he also toured Europe with Tierney Sutton and the Bill Holman Big Band. Hendelman musically directed Julia Migenes' s Alter Ego and played/arranged on Roberta Gambarini's Easy To Love.
With the CHJO, Hendelman has recorded for John Pizzarelli, Gladys Knight and Diana Krall. He is the pianist/arranger on Jackie Ryan's You and the Night and the Music and Janis Mann's A Perfect Time. He is also featured on Natalie Cole's Still Unforgettable and Barbara Streisand's upcoming recording.
Hendelman's musical travels have taken him from Alaska to New York, and Thailand to Israel. In his own trio, he explores standards, Brazilian music, blues and his Israeli roots. Hendelman's debut CD Playground (2008) was released in Japan on the Swing Bros. label and was released in the U.S. in December 2008 on CDBaby.com. Tamir Hendelman is a Resonance Records artist.
Performance Time
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Location
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets are $25; student and group discounts available. Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online now through our e-Box office!
Learn about additional ticket options for current CCM students.
Directions and Parking
CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. For detailed driving directions, visit ccm.uc.edu/directions.
Parking is available in UC's CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus.
CCM OnStage patrons can add pre-paid parking to their checkout carts when purchasing tickets. Pre-paid parking is date/performance specific. CCM Garage parking rates for a performance or special event is usually available for $10-15. Learn more about parking at UC's CCM Garage.
For additional information on parking at UC, please visit uc.edu/about/parking.
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Chet Rhodes
CCM Graduate Assistant, Marketing + Communications
Currently a Bassoon Performance master’s student at CCM, Chet received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Utah. He has held positions with the Salt Lake Symphony and the Utah Philharmonia.
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