Trio
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Myra Melford at piano, with bassist Mark Dresser and
drummer Matt Wilson.
BERKELEY — Pianist and composer Myra Melford dreams of inviting world-class jazz musicians such as saxophonist Joshua Redman to teach master classes to her students. That goal has remained beyond reach, however, because the music department can offer only modest honorariums. Two very different concerts this weekend will benefit the Jazz and Improvised Music Fund, which Melford started last year. In addition to master classes, Melford is raising money for much-needed new instruments and equipment as well as private lessons. There's not adequate funding, she says, to provide private lessons for all the jazz students who need or deserve them. Both concerts feature Trio M, one of Melford's four ongoing musical projects. The leaderless group features Melford on piano, bassist Mark Dresser, and drummer Matt Wilson.
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