VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACTS February 4, 2019 Aleba Gartner, 212/206-1450 Tickets & Information: 212/854-7799 [email protected] millertheatre.com Lauren Bailey, 212/854-1633 [email protected] Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2018-19 Jazz series with Linda May Han Oh Quintet Saturday, March 2, 2019, 8:00 p.m. Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street) Tickets: $20–$35; Students with valid ID: $7–$21 Jazz Saturday, March 2, 2019, 8:00 p.m. Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street) Linda May Han Oh Quintet The spellbinding bassist Linda May Han Oh is at the forefront of New York’s jazz scene. A frequent collaborator of Vijay Iyer, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Pat Metheny, she is a commanding presence as a band leader who also thrives off the collaboration of her contemporaries, turning inspiration into action like few can, due to her exemplary technique. Artists: Linda May Han Oh, bass Greg Ward, saxophone Matthew Stevens, guitar Fabian Almazan, piano Allan Mednard, drums Watch Linda May Han Oh performing Sun Pictures Linda May Han Oh lindamayhanoh.com Born in Malaysia and raised in Perth, Western Australia, Linda May Han Oh is an active double bassist, electric bassist, and composer. She completed her master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music in 2008, studying with Jay Anderson, John Riley, Phil Markowitz, Dave Liebman, and Rodney Jones. Currently, she teaches in the precollege division there and is involved in jazz videoconference master classes for high schools around the U.S. As an active teacher, she was also involved in creating the BassGuru app, a virtual music school for the iPad and iPhone. In 2003, Oh was a James Morrison Scholarship Finalist and in 2004 was named a Jazz Education Network “Sister in Jazz.” In 2008, she received the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. She also received an honorary mention at the 2009 Thelonious Monk Bass Competition. In 2010, she received numerous awards including the Bell Award for Young Australian Artist of the Year, the Downbeat Critics Poll “Rising Star” award for Acoustic Bass, second place at the BASS2010 Competition in Berlin, and was nominated for the JJA Jazz Award “Up and Coming Artist of the Year.” Oh has composed music for various ensembles and short films, including Sabrina McCormick’s short film A Good Egg, which was featured in the New York Shorts Festival, and has participated in the BMI Film Composers Workshop and Sundance Labs at Skywalker Ranch. Her self-released debut trio album Entry, with Obed Calvaire and Ambrose Akinmusire, was listed in Artforum as one of Vijay Iyer’s “Top Ten of 2009.” Her second album, Initial Here (2012), featuring a quartet with Dayna Stephens (tenor sax), Fabian Almazan (piano), and Rudy Royston (drums) with special guest Jen Shyu (vocals), was album of the year in various jazz polls. Sun Pictures (2013) is her third release—a quartet album recorded live at WKCR studios featuring Ben Wendel (tenor saxophone), James Muller (guitar), and Ted Poor (drums). Oh has performed with musicians such as Joe Lovano, Steve Wilson, Vijay Iyer, Dave Douglas, Kenny Barron, Geri Allen, Fabian Almazan, and Terri Lyne Carrington. She is currently the bassist for guitarist Pat Metheny. Final Concert in Miller Theatre's 2018-19 Jazz Series Single tickets: $20-$35 Saturday, April 6, 2019, 8 p.m. ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ TRIO Miller Theatre millertheatre.com Now in its 30th Anniversary Season, Miller Theatre at Columbia University is the leading presenter of new music in New York City and one of the most vital forces nationwide for innovative programming. In partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts, Miller is dedicated to producing and presenting unique events, with a focus on contemporary and early music, jazz, opera, and multimedia performances. Founded in 1988, Miller Theatre has helped launch the careers of myriad composers and ensembles over the years, serving as an incubator for emerging artists and a champion of those not yet well known in the United States. A four-time recipient of the ASCAP/Chamber Music America Award for Adventurous Programming, Miller Theatre continues to meet the high expectations set forth by its founders—to present innovative programs, support the development of new work, and connect creative artists with adventurous audiences. Major support for Miller Theatre’s 2018-19 Season is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is located north of the Main Campus Gate at 116th St. & Broadway on the ground floor of Dodge Hall. Directions and information are available online at millertheatre.com or via the Miller Theatre Box Office at 212.854.7799. For photos, please contact Lauren Bailey at 212/854-1633 or [email protected]. For further information, press tickets, photos, and to arrange interviews, please contact Aleba & Co. at 212/206-1450 or [email protected]. 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