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Tachoir Duo Guest Artist Jazz Vibraphone Recital at Laidlaw Oct 22

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Keith Bohnet
Keith Bohnet

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Jerry and Marlene Tachoir
Legendary touring and jazz recording artist Jerry Tachoir will be in concert on October 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.  Tachoir is known all around the world performing on vibraphone and marimba for his live jazz performances and Grammy-nominated albums recorded with the Jerry Tachoir Group, including Canvas (1984, re-released 2012) and Jerry Tachoir & Friends (1986).  Known as one of the most famous students of famed jazz musician Gary Burton, Tachoir is currently on tour with his wife and jazz pianist Marlene Tachoir.  Together, the Tachoir duo will perform a concert of vibraphone and piano compositions.
 
Tickets for this Department of Music event will be sold at the door only.  Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or check only).  Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call (251) 460-7116 or (251) 460-6136.
 
Need directions to Laidlaw?  Just go to Google Maps at www.maps.google.com and enter "USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center."  We're actually on the corner of University Blvd. and USA Drive South.
 
Musical Arts Series Season Pass Holders may now reserve their place at concerts if they contact events coordinator Keith Bohnet by 5:00 p.m. the day previous to the event!  Call (251) 460-7116 or email kbohnet@southalabama.edu.  Please mention the amount of seats needed AND be sure you are planning on being in place at least 20 minutes in advance of the concert!  (Pass Holders only please!  Held seats not claimed within 20 minutes of the performance may be offered to other concert attendees.)
 
For information on how to join the Musical Arts Society, visit our website at www.southalabama.edu/music and click on "events" to see everything you need to know about the Musical Arts Concert Series and USA's Musical Arts Society.
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