The Parker Presents jazz group will perform at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the Presser Hall.  The event is free and open to the public. The group consists of Gene Parker on saxophone, Ray Parker on bass, Carl Allen on drums, Dwight Adams on trumpet and Cliff Monear on keyboards.

Allen is a New York-based musician who is a notable drummer, bandleader, businessman and producer.  Prior to the recital performance, he will lead a free master class at 5 p.m. in the recital hall, and all are welcome to attend.

Adams is described as a bright star of the Detroit jazz scene, and Monear fronts “The Cliff Monear Trio, a Midwest performing rhythm section. 

Gene Parker is currently an adjunct professor of jazz at Ohio Northern and teaches more than 12 instruments.

His son, Ray Parker, is a New York City bass player, leader and sideman who performed in the 2012-2013 trio project, “Swingin’ Never Hurt Nobody.”

 This Parker Presents recital is part a series of jazz recitals being held at Ohio Northern this year.  The next recital will be held in early 2018.