Calendar - Bailey Hall

Oct 23, 2026: DMCCS: Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration with special guests Joe Lovano & Etienne Charles at Bailey Hall

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400

The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series is proud to present Chucho Valdés—NEA Jazz Master, seven-time Grammy Award winner, and seven-time Latin Grammy Award winner. Widely recognized as the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, the celebrated Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger has spent more than six decades redefining the genre and expanding the possibilities of Afro-Cuban music.

In 2026, Chucho celebrates his 85th birthday with a dynamic new program featuring special guests Joe Lovano and Etienne Charles, promising an unforgettable evening of innovation, virtuosity, and musical brilliance.

photo credit: Martin Espino Garcia

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Nov 21, 2026: DMCCS: Time for Three with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra at Bailey Hall

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500

The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series is proud to present Time for Three (TF3), the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning trio renowned for its genre-defying sound. Blending classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter influences, TF3 creates a distinctive and energetic musical experience that has captivated audiences around the world.

The ensemble features Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals), and Charles Yang (violin, vocals). Through collaborations with leading composers and artists, performances with major orchestras and conductors, a dedication to music education, and an unwavering commitment to artistic innovation, TF3 has established itself as one of today’s most exciting and versatile ensembles.

For this special performance, TF3 joins forces with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra to perform Kevin Puts’ Contact. The concert opens with an orchestral overture by the CSO, followed by a second half showcasing TF3’s signature repertoire, highlighting the trio’s unique blend of virtuosity, creativity, and crossover artistry.

photo credit: Lauren Desberg

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Feb 28, 2027: DMCCS: Isabelle Faust, violin & Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord at Bailey Hall

Sun, 28 Feb 2027 15:00:00 -0500

The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series is proud to present Isabelle Faust and Kristian Bezuidenhout, two internationally acclaimed artists celebrated for their insight, virtuosity, and expressive artistry. Together, they bring to life a captivating program featuring Bach’s sonatas for violin and harpsichord, alongside works by Biber, Froberger, and other Baroque masters.

Widely regarded as one of the most versatile and compelling keyboard artists of our time, Bezuidenhout is equally at home on fortepiano, harpsichord, and modern piano. A former student of Malcolm Bilson, he appears regularly as a soloist and chamber musician with many of the world’s leading ensembles.

Faust has earned worldwide acclaim for performances distinguished by “clarity, gutsy depth, and technical brilliance” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Equally sought after as a recitalist and concerto soloist, she appears with the world’s foremost orchestras and in the finest concert halls across the globe.

photo credit: Marco Borggreve (left), Felix Broede (right)

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Mar 20, 2027: DMCCS: Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East at Bailey Hall

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 19:30:00 -0400

The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series is proud to present Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East, a vibrant and genre-defying ensemble led by acclaimed composer, drummer, dhol player, and cultural innovator Sunny Jain. Drawing on his deep connection to his South Asian heritage alongside his passion for jazz and progressive rock, Jain has created a musical project that reflects the many dimensions of identity, tradition, and belonging.

Featuring a dynamic five-piece lineup of drums, vocals, saxophone, guitar, and bass, Wild Wild East traces the journey of Jain’s family immigration story through a rich and exhilarating musical landscape. Their sound blends the cinematic sweep of classic Bollywood scores, the energy of Punjabi folk traditions, the spontaneity of jazz improvisation, and the adventurous spirit of psychedelic rock.

photo credit: Bob Boilen

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