Quinn Carson
"A sonic mesh of 1920's big band, New Orleans brass bands, and the sweetness of '90s R&B riffs, Quinn Carson's complexity is moderated by the easy nature of his melodies" - Susie An
Quinn Carson is an accomplished trombonist, vocalist, and song writer. Born in Arkansas and a member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Carson is reshaping Native American music with the vibrant and experimental sound of his trombone. His work merges Apache songs with modern music to highlight the depth and beauty of indigenous melodies.
Carson has been fortunate to perform and record with Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Rickey Minor, Jack Johnson, Gregory Porter, Jasmin Sullivan, Ledisi, Anderson Paak, Stick Figure, Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Jeff Hamilton, Rob Thomas, and Ok Go. He's scored music for Nike's N7 clothing brand, and critically acclaimed shows on HBO, Netflix Hulu, and Comedy Central.
Co-presented with PRAx at Oregon State University.
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Smith Fine Arts Series
The Smith Fine Arts Series has been bringing great performances to the campus of Western Oregon University since 1977. We present a series of events that is diverse, inclusive, and accessible, and through our educational outreach initiatives, we connect the community with professional performing artists from around the world. There are no dress codes, no pretense, and no barriers to entry beyond the ticket price - and for WOU students, even that is waived! Join us for a show and see what you've been missing!