Ian Molinaro-Thompson's Senior Recital
In his senior recital, drum set principal Ian Molinaro-Thompson merges the music of New Orleans, Ghana, and 1950s and 1960s jazz into a comprehensive and exploratory journey through time, continent, and style.
Instrumentation will include drum set, gyil, piano, bass, saxophone, and several traditional Ghanaian drums. The concert will feature original compositions and arranged jazz standards, as well as traditional music from Ghana in unique styles that capture old and new.