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The official poster for South Korean rapper Junny Longs first North American tour, titled the blanc tour/ Courtesy of Unbound Entertainment Group and Mauve Company

Canadian-Korean singer JUNNY’s first North American Tour

Francesca Mevs August 22, 2022
Canadian-Korean singer-songwriter JUNNY is making his way to New York on his first-ever North American tour, the ‘blanc’ tour, named after his newly released album.
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Chris Botti performing at the Staller Center on Sept.25  JOY SZE / THE STATESMAN

Staller Center welcomes Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti

Sydney Riddle September 29, 2021
On Sept. 25, the Staller Center welcomed Grammy-winning trumpet player Chris Botti to its stage — the first major performance it has showcased since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Jackson Pollock painting Autumn Rhythm: Number 30, 1950. Photograph by Hans Namuth. © ESTATE OF HANS NAMUTH PHOTO COURTESY POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER

This year’s “Art in Focus” lecture series commences with discussion on “Jackson Pollock and Jazz”

Natasha Nelson October 17, 2020
The fourth annual “Art in Focus” lecture series began with a presentation delivered by art historian Helen A. Harrison that explored the role of jazz as a possible influence in the work of abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock.
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Student Gui Williams releases debut EP

Student Gui Williams releases debut EP

David Pepa September 22, 2016
Stony Brook student Gui Williams just released his debut EP, “Oaths of the Heart,” last month and performed it at the Amityville Music Hall on Sept. 21.
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Jazz Cartiers Hotel Paranoia review

Jazz Cartier’s “Hotel Paranoia” review

Kunal Kohli February 3, 2016
Toronto may have found its successor to Drake in Jazz Cartier, who released his new album, "Hotel Paranoia," on Feb. 1.
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The Stony Brook Dance Team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Universal Dance Association National Championships, making the finals in the jazz category. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

SBU Dance Team excels at Universal Dance Association National Championships

Kelly Saberi January 31, 2016
Standing in the wings of the competition floor, the 17 girls of the Stony Brook Dance Team are huddled anxiously. Fingers in the sky, the team yells, “Earn it.”
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Stony Brooks University Café gets its jazzy groove back

Emily Benson April 20, 2015
Jazz nights are held every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. in the University Café, located between the Union and the Recreation Center.
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Streetlight Manifesto breaks free of the traditional rap and hip-hop artists that usually take the stage at SBU concerts. (PHOTO CREDIT: JOE ABBRUSCATO / CREATIVE COMMONS)

USG shocks students by bringing Streelight to Stony Brook

Paul Grindle January 27, 2015
In a rare and fleeting feat of government competence, the Undergraduate Student Government chose to listen to the voices of the masses and bring a rock(ish) act to our school on the brook.
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(PHOTO CREDIT: JOE ABBRUSCATO)

Streetlight Manifesto to kick off the spring semester

Krysten Massa January 27, 2015
Streetlight Manifesto, a ska-punk band, will be performing at Stony Brook on Jan. 29. This will be the third concert in USG's Stony Brook Concert Series this year.
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(PHOTO CREDIT: SAKIKO NOMURA)

Passionate pianist and composer amazes a Staller Center audience

Krysten Massa November 18, 2014
The black Yamaha piano sat in the middle of the wooden platform stage as guests quickly filled up the seats of the recital hall in the Staller Center.
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The Paul Zuccaire Gallerys newest exhibit features abstract sculptures by artist couple Charley Friedman and Nancy Friedemann-Sânchez.
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SBU Blowage band impresses audience in final concert of the year

Kevin Urgiles May 5, 2014
Audience members transitioned from being a group of onlookers to a unified body, clapping their hands in anticipation for The Stony Brook Blowage band to take stage.
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UCafe offers a variety of options for students

UCafe offers a variety of options for students

Nicole Mihalik September 18, 2013
Stony Brook’s UCafe is hosting a variety of free events and performances this semester. Students over 21 can join UCafe every Tuesday through Thursday for a fun night out with friends without leaving campus. Monday night RockYoFaceCase events are open to students over the age of 18.
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