February 17, 2003
Jazz artist to perform at Music in the Library Feb. 18
Music in the Library presents noted local jazz pianist and singer
Larry McDonough in a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 18, in the O'Shaughnessy ("leather") Room of the
O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center.
An adjunct professor in the UST School of Law, McDonough performs solo as well as with the groups "Off Beat," which performs jazz in odd meters, and "Fazz is no Jolk," a duo which performs a mixture of jazz and folk. He will perform works from his latest CD "Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano," which contains original music as well as arrangements of jazz, popular, religious and historical music in different time signatures and harmonies. More information about McDonough can be found on the Web. Bring your lunch; light refreshments will be provided.
Music in the Library provides opportunities for musicians in the UST community to perform in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Any student, faculty, or staff who is interested in participating in future musical offerings should contact Cathy Lutz, ((651) 962-5459, or Conie Borchardt, (651) 962-6874.
May 6, 2003
Larry McDonough, School of Law, also is a jazz pianist. On Friday, May 9, he'll celebrate the release of his second solo piano CD, "Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano," with a CD release party and benefit at the Dakota, Bandana Square, St. Paul. There's a $10 cover charge. The new CD contains original music as well as arrangements of jazz, popular, religious and historical music in different times, signatures and harmonies. The CD and party are dedicated to the memory of Sen. Paul and Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marcia Wellstone Magnuson, Mary McEvoy, Tom Lapic and William McLaughlin, who died in an Oct. 25, 2002, plane crash, and benefit Wellstone Action, a tax-exempt organization formed to carry on their work. For more about McDonough, visit his Web site.
May 9, 2003
Jazz pianist hosts CD release party benefit
Larry McDonough, School of Law and jazz pianist, will celebrate the release of his second solo piano CD with a release party and benefit at the Dakota, Bandana Square. The CD and party, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., are dedicated to the memory of Sen. Paul and Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marcia Wellstone Magnuson, Mary McEvoy, Tom Lapic and William McLaughlin, who died in an Oct. 25, 2002, plane crash. The $10 cover charge will benefit Wellstone Action, a tax-exempt organization formed to carry on their work.
