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Herman Mehari & Peter Schlamb

  • UConn Music Building, Room 109 1295 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06269 (map)

A Master Class and Concert with

Hermon Mehari - trumpet, Peter Schlamb - piano

Award-winning trumpeter, composer and educator Hermon Mehari is a modern day Renaissance Master. Born in the United States of Eritrean parents who were refugees, Mehari has brilliantly crafted a musical presence and branding that melds American jazz and its deep traditions with Eritrean overtones. A true visionary, Mehari has recorded a handful of highly-acclaimed albums, including Asmara (Komos Records, 2022) hosts a live radio show, teaches and tours worldwide as both leader and sideman. He currently resides in Paris, France.

Make A NIGHT OF IT

Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs following the performance. With over twenty eateries serving up cuisines from around the globe, there’s something for every taste and budget. See what’s cooking here.

Pictured: Square Peg Pizzeria

PARKING is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage, which is free for your first two hours and just $1/hour thereafter. The garage is about a 3-minute walk to the Music Building.

 
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