About the Artist
Norwegian-born saxophonist and composer Ole Mathisen, director of Columbia University’s Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program, has been a celebrated figure on the New York and international jazz scenes for over two decades.
He is renowned for his technical brilliance, adventurous compositions, and remarkable versatility across genres including classical, jazz, electronic, and experimental music.
He is renowned for his technical brilliance, adventurous compositions, and remarkable versatility across genres including classical, jazz, electronic, and experimental music.
About the Program
Since its founding in 2001 by Chris Washburne, the Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program (LAJPP) at Columbia University has grown dramatically.
This vibrant program now comprises seventeen jazz ensembles, fourteen gifted professional jazz musicians who provide private lessons and ensemble coaching, a visiting Master Artist program, courses in jazz improvisation and composition.
Students have numerous opportunities for jazz performance, both on and off- campus.
This vibrant program now comprises seventeen jazz ensembles, fourteen gifted professional jazz musicians who provide private lessons and ensemble coaching, a visiting Master Artist program, courses in jazz improvisation and composition.
Students have numerous opportunities for jazz performance, both on and off- campus.
Location
The Forum at Columbia University
601 W. 125th Street
New York, NY
Image: photo by C. Kissadjekian / courtesy of Miller Theatre