Concert Update
Although Laura performed
solo for most of the concert, she did perform two pieces
with the
help of a couple of friends
from the UWSP faculty.
After the concert, cake and
treats were served and Laura had a chance to
sign an autograph or two
and to visit with
members of the audience.
It was a great evening and Habitat thanks Laura, all those that
volunteered, and
those that attended. And
special thanks to Doug Henderson for all his continuing effort in
recording CWHfH's endeavors in digital photographs.
Former UWSP Faculty Member
Laura Caviani to Perform
Solo Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity
Twin Cities-based jazz
pianist Laura Caviani will appear in concert at the Frame Memorial
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
Caviani was a member of the music department faculty at the University
of Wisconsin - Stevens Point from 1991 to 1994. She will be celebrating
the release of her new CD: Going There. A portion of the proceeds from
the sale of her CD's will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Donations are encouraged and a portion of the proceeds will benefit
Habitat for Humanity.. A
reception will follow Laura's performance.
Caviani's new release
Going There, which spotlights her talents as a composer and trio
leader, has enjoyed a long run on the JazzWeek national radio
charts. Music critic Bob Protzman described Going There as “full
of warmth and a swinging sense of fun .... piano trio jazz of the
highest order.” Laura has released five CDs as band leader, receiving
notices such as “stunningly fresh” from JazzTimes magazine (As
One / 1998) and “in a word, outstanding” from the Minneapolis
Star Tribune (Dreamlife / 1995). Caviani has appeared on
three Karrin Allyson releases on Concord Records and has toured
extensively with the Grammy-nominated singer. Caviani
has performed with many other jazz luminaries including Toots Thielemans,
Stan Getz, Diane Schuur, Bob Mintzer and Dave Liebman. In the Twin
Cities, Caviani's numerous projects include the Pete Whitman X-tet,
whose CD Where's When? received a 4-star review from Downbeat
magazine. She has been commissioned to compose for jazz ensembles,
chamber groups and both the Central Wisconsin and the Kansas City
Symphony Orchestras. Laura received a grant from the Atlantic Center for
the Arts to study with renowned pianist and composer Joanne Brackeen in
1997 and was selected to study in Japan at the Akiyoshidai International
Art Village in 1998. She holds a bachelors of music in Composition from
Lawrence University and a masters of music in Improvisation from The
University of Michigan. Laura is a dedicated educator, currently serving
on the faculty at Carleton College and St. Olaf College, both in
Northfield, Minnesota.
