KINGSTON, R.I., Oct. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 14, 2026 - Centennial year celebrations of two influential jazz artists will be among the many faculty-student performances, fusions, festivals and recitals that the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music will publicly offer this fall.
The URI Big Band and the In the Pocket Jazz Choir-directed by Lecturer of Amplified Voice Hannah Martin and Artist/Teacher in Jazz Piano Andrew Wilcox-will perform pieces by legendary trumpeter Miles Davis and saxophonist John Coltrane in honor of their respective 100th birthdays this year on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. in the URI Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Road, on the Ki...