Oswego Jazz Project, CNY Jazz Central to collaborate for March 12 virtual concert

Syracuse NY – The Oswego Jazz Project will join CNY Jazz Central artists to perform original compositions and jazz standards in a free virtual concert for SUNY Oswego at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12.

After the concert, part of the college music department’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series, performers will answer questions from the audience live via chat.

“Like everything else, the Ke-Nekt’ Chamber Music Series has had to re-imagine itself and adjust to live streaming and live broadcast events during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Trevor Jorgensen, chair and associate professor of music at SUNY Oswego. “Unable to bring guest artists to campus, and to ensure SUNY Oswego students and employees safety, we have been reaching out to local and regional organizations for places to stream and record.”

While the lack of tours for national and international artists contributed to the shift,…