May 13 2019
Jazz, World and Beyond-Cory Pesaturo, accordion & Elden Kelly, jazz guitar

Jazz, World and Beyond-Cory Pesaturo, accordion & Elden Kelly, jazz guitar

Presented by Kalamazoo College Music Department at Kalamazoo College - Recital Hall

We welcome special guest artist, Cory Pesaturo, electro-acoustic accordion— Winner of the trio of World Championships on Acoustic, Digital & Jazz Accordion.

Join us for an amazing opportunity to catch Corey Pesaturo and Elden Kelly for a special duo performance at the Kalamazoo College, Connable Recital Hall. Pesaturo and Kelly met in 2004 when studying at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. After a weekend of performances around the state of Michigan, they’ll they take a special night at K College to present the show “Jazz, World and Beyond” that explores the depth and breadth of musical styles around the globe and throughout history. In this interactive and educational concert, audiences experience classic and diverse accordion music and learn about what Pesaturo is doing to change the sound, audience and genres of the accordion in music today.  Attendees will also learn more about the guitar styles of Elden Kelly, instructor of Jazz Guitar at K College, performer and composer, as he accompanies Cory in this splendid and engaging program.

Admission Info

FREE Admission

Dates & Times

2019/05/13 - 2019/05/13

Location Info

Kalamazoo College - Recital Hall

1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006