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Guest Artist Series: Why Bass? with Alejandro Rutty

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Guest Artist Series: Why Bass? with Alejandro Rutty

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Music | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Gildenhorn Recital Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

Composer and Bassist Alejandro Rutty presents music from his Why Bass? project, an ongoing series exploring the extended-range electric bass as a solo instrument and in collaboration with other musicians. Blending elements of South American music, jazz, classical and experimental traditions, Rutty's work pairs lyrical melodies, intricate rhythms and adventurous texture.

To learn more about Rutty and the Why Bass? tour, visit his website.

Add to Calendar 09/16/26 20:00:00 09/16/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Guest Artist Series: Why Bass? with Alejandro Rutty

About the Event

Composer and Bassist Alejandro Rutty presents music from his Why Bass? project, an ongoing series exploring the extended-range electric bass as a solo instrument and in collaboration with other musicians. Blending elements of South American music, jazz, classical and experimental traditions, Rutty's work pairs lyrical melodies, intricate rhythms and adventurous texture.

To learn more about Rutty and the Why Bass? tour, visit his website.

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