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Root Progressions: Gloria Cheng, Piano

Wednesday, February 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm



William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

Hailed as “one of the most adventurous interpreters of contemporary music…” (Washington Post), this recital showcases piano compositions commissioned by Gloria Cheng to six illustrious jazz composers: Linda May Han Oh, Jon Jang, Arturo O’Farrill, Anthony Davis, James Newton and Gernot Wolfgang.

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