Hermon Mehari & Peter Schlamb – UConn Master Class & Performance

The master class is scheduled for 5:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM, both to be held in room 109 of the music building. No charge and open to the public.

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.