Legacy in Motion: Celebrating Miles Davis at 100

Jon Lehrer Dance Company and jazz artists John Bacon and Star People unite to celebrate Miles Davis’ 100th birthday on the very stage where he performed in 1974 during Artpark’s opening season. This world premiere, intimate, multi-sensory explosion of athletic dance and live jazz spans the legend’s entire career. Witness a once-in-a-century collaboration where rhythm meets motion.

Jon Lehrer Dance Company is an internationally renowned dance company that originated in Buffalo, NY in 2007 and is now based in New York City since 2019. Under Jon Lehrer’s artistic direction, the company showcases his unique choreography and definitive style. His extensive background in both the modern and jazz dance idioms fosters choreography that is organic, athletic, artistic, entertaining, and often humorous, reflecting human experiences. Striking the elusive balance between art and entertainment, JLDC showcases a dynamic, fun, and distinctive style creating a true spectacle onstage which can be enjoyed by dance experts and novices alike. Their continued relationship with Artpark fills Lehrer and the company with joy, as they always look forward to coming back and reuniting with the community that started it all.

“Star People” is an all-star band of Western New York-based jazz musicians including: Tim Clarke (trumpet); Andy Weinzler (saxophone); George Caldwell (piano); Harry Graser (electric keyboards); Joe Goehle (bass); and John Bacon (drums).

This up close and personal event will transform Artpark’s Mainstage into a club setting where the artists and audience will share the stage.

Capacity is limited, so don’t delay!

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