MacArthur “Genius Grant” Awardee Regina Carter will showcase her mastery of the violin Sat., March 5th at 8:00 p.m. at South Orange Performing Arts Center, where she will perform songs from her new album, Southern Comfort. Considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation, Ms. Carter has mined the richness of traditional roots music while infusing it with a contemporary feel. Tickets to the performance are $38-$48 and can be purchased online at SOPACnow.org, or by calling the box office at (973) 313-2787.
On Southern Comfort, Regina interprets her own roots through a modern lens. “In the Appalachians there were Scottish and Irish descendants, slaves and Native Americans. It was a cultural hodgepodge and the music resulting from it is intoxicating. This disc was to pay homage to my family,” said Regina, “but it turned out to be so much more.”
As a result of her curiosity, passion, and quest for beauty brought to every stop taken on her full musical journey, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (a “genius grant”). When awarding Regina Carter the “Genius Grant,” the committee said “Regina is a master of improvisational jazz violin. Though her work draws upon a wide range of musical influences – including Motown, Afro-Cuban, Swing, Bebop, Folk, and World – she has crafted a signature voice and style….Carter’s repertoire retains a firm connection with the familiar while venturing in new, unexpected directions….Through artistry with an instrument that has been defined predominantly by the classical tradition, Carter is pioneering new possibilities for the violin and for jazz.”
This remarkable musician brings her violin to SOPAC on Sat., March 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $38-$48 and can be purchased online at SOPACnow.org, or by calling the box office at (973) 313-2787.
SOPAC programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization.
About SOPAC
Since 2006, SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The premier arts center hosts a variety of live performances, community events and education programs for all ages. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has a partnership with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC—a series featuring upcoming musicians from the acclaimed conservatory. SOPAC is home for Seton Hall University Arts Council’s performances, including Classical Concert Series, Jazz N’ the Hall performances and Seton Hall Theatre productions. SOPAC also presents performances by its theater company in residence, Midtown Direct Rep, and its dance company in residence, Lydia Johnson Dance. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org.
