
Northrop Presents
Parisian Jazz Night: Featuring Guitarist Alvaro Bermudez & Northrop Organist Greg Zelek
Sat, Oct 4, 7:00 pm CT
In-person / Livestream
On-demand through Oct 12
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Free for UMN students; registration required.
Embark on a romantic journey through French classical and jazz works, performed in a unique pairing for organ and guitar by Northrop Organist Greg Zelek and award-winning musician Alvaro Bermudez. Steeped in the elegance of Parisian charm and musical sophistication, the evening will transport you through arrangements of well-known jazz and pop standards by Django Reinhardt, Édith Piaf, and Jacques Brel, alongside classical organ works that showcase the grandeur of the Northrop organ. Be swept away as you relax into a timeless repertoire that spans centuries.
“Blending Traditions: Personal Experiences Inspire Alvaro Bermudez’s New Work”—Seraphic Fire
Related Links
Guitarist Alvaro Bermudez on Spotify
Edith Piaf Official YouTube channel
Brel Foundation website
Our flexible Create Your Own package lets you choose your experiences from any three or more in-person events from the 2025–26 Northrop Season! Subscribers enjoy:
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.