Community Music Center: Shenson Faculty Concert Series: The Guitar in Contemporary Tango with Scott O’Day

The Scott O’Day Tango Trio presents contemporary tango in a unique formation. With the guitar as a central voice, this power trio features all originally arranged music for guitar, piano, and double bass. Influenced by the sounds and colors from jazz but with the rhythmic intensity of rock, the trio forges a new and exciting path for today’s tango. A cross-cultural exchange that began with the legendary Astor Piazzolla, this performance proposes a distinctly unique voice on a vibrant musical tradition, joined by guest vocalist Verónica Freidkes from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Featured Musicians:

Scott O’Day, guitar, direction, arrangements
Elyse Weakley, piano
Ken Miller, double bass
Verónica Freidkes, voice

Thursday, June 20 at 7pm
CMC Concert Hall
FREE (RSVP here) https://shenson-series-oday.eventbrite.com/

About the Shenson Faculty Concert Series

The Shenson Faculty Concert Series returns this summer with free concerts spotlighting CMC’s talented faculty members. Each year, the Shenson Foundation sponsors free community concerts for musical projects to support CMC faculty as performing artists and ensure their work on stage is shared and celebrated in our community.

This year’s accomplished presenters will highlight a wide variety of musical styles, techniques, and creative inspirations—from jazz to classical to folk traditions, original compositions, and music as a tool for social justice and historical and cultural reflection.

Meet this summer’s talented faculty performers:

June 20 – Scott O’Day, guitar
July 25 – Clif Payne, voice
August 8 – Ava Gehlen-Williams, violin
August 15 – Deszon X. Claiborne, percussion