Art Tatum Celebration Concert with Alton Merrell
University of Toledo
Center for Performing Arts
1910 W Rocket Drive
Toledo, OH
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 7 p.m.
The University of Toledo Department of Music welcomes guest jazz pianist, Dr. Alton Merrell to perform at the 2023 Art Tatum Celebration Concert.
Dr. Merrell is a world class pianist, composer, and educator. He has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and parts of the Caribbean. His musical artistry is a unique blend of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and fluid technique that spans multiple music genres including jazz, gospel, classical, pop, and rhythm and blues.
A sought-after jazz pianist, Merrell has performed with legendary artists, including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones, Hubert Laws, Delfeayo Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jimmy Owens, Rufus Reed, Sachal Vasandani, and Jeff “Tain” Watts. He regularly performs with Pittsburgh’s best jazz artists.
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