Randy Weston: Little Niles

For its 50th Anniversary, NEC's seminal Contemporary Improvisation (CI) program has been renamed Contemporary Musical Arts (CMA). For more information about the CMA program at NEC, please visit: https://necmusic.edu/contemporary-mus... Ken Schaphorst leads the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra and members of the Contemporary Improvisation department in a performance of music by composer/pianist Randy Weston, during an April 2013 residency. Mr Weston coached the Jazz Orchestra for this performance, and sat in with the band frequently during this concert. About New England Conservatory A cultural icon that will mark its 150th anniversary in 2017, New England Conservatory (NEC) is recognized worldwide as a leader among music schools. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEC offers rigorous training in an intimate, nurturing community to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate music students from around the world. The only conservatory in the United States designated a National Historic Landmark, NEC presents more than 1000 free concerts each year. Many of these take place in Jordan Hall (which shares National Historic Landmark status with the school), world-renowned for its superb acoustics and beautifully restored interior. Follow us!   / necmusic     / necmusic     / necmusic