Guest Artist

We are proud to announce that Joe McCarthy will be coming to Indiana State University as the featured artist for the 2017 Jazz Festival. Joe McCarthy has led a diverse career as drummer/percussionist, bandleader, producer and educator in a myriad of settings from symphony orchestra to bebop, big band, afro cuban, theater and beyond. Joe is the founder, leader, producer and drummer of Afro Bop Alliance, winner of the 2008 Latin Grammy for Latin Jazz Album of the Year, and nominated in the same category for the 51st Grammy Awards for the Heads-Up release “Afro Bop Alliance”, featuring Dave Samuels. Joe is an in demand session player and has done extensive show work, including Sheryl Crow’s new musical adaptation of the movie “Diner”.

Directions

200 North Seventh Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809