Guest Artist Concert

 
College of the Desert’s “Jazz at the Pollock” series welcomes the Molly Miller Trio at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, in the Pollock Theatre. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 for students, $10 for public.

Since Dr. Molly Miller picked up a guitar at age seven, she’s been captivating audiences with her sophisticated and raw style. Dr. Miller is one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after musicians, recording and touring with artists such as Jason Mraz and The Black Eyed Peas. She has played for thousands at the Hollywood Bowl, Telluride Music Festival, and Planeta Atlantida.

Molly Miller
When she’s not on tour, Miller heads her own trio, The Molly Miller Trio (Molly Miller, Jennifer Condos, Jay Bellerose). Their joyful, groove-based instrumentals bring a wealth of musical talent to reimagine popular songs spanning genres and eras. Their debut album, The Shabby Road Recordings, released July 2017, was recently featured on NPR’s Fresh Air.hen she’s not on tour, Miller heads her own trio, The Molly Miller Trio (Molly Miller, Jennifer Condos, Jay Bellerose). Their joyful, groove-based instrumentals bring a wealth of musical talent to reimagine popular songs spanning genres and eras. Their debut album, The Shabby Road Recordings, released July 2017, was recently featured on NPR’s Fresh Air.

Each season, the “Jazz at the Pollock” series presents faculty, student and guest artist concerts that take advantage of the intimacy of the college’s Pollock Theatre and showcase the Jazz Studies program at College of the Desert.

Mark your calendars now for future “Jazz at the Pollock” concerts scheduled for Nov. 30, featuring COD piano instructor Dan Waddell; and Dec. 7, featuring the student Jazz Combos and Jazz Guitar Ensembles directed by Anthony Fesmire, D.A., COD Professor of Music.