Celebrating Milt Hinton - Festival Events

Oberlin Conservatory of Music presents a daylong festival, Celebrating Milt Hinton. The prolific jazz artist's 70-year career will be remembered with a special collections tour, the film Keeping Time: The Life, Music and Photographs of Milt Hinton, and an evening concert featuring classical to jazz performances by some of the most respected names in the bass world. 

On display will be Hinton's notable photographs documenting the golden age of American jazz, and Oberlin's exhibit of Hinton's artifacts and records.

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, PLEASE ENTER THE CONSERVATORY THROUGH THE S. PROFESSOR STREET ENTRANCE ADJACENT TO THE CONSERVATORY POND. 

All events for the daylong festival are free and open to the public.

SCHEDULE

1:00 PM
EXHIBIT - Hinton Up Close: The Milton J and Mona C Hinton Photographic Collection   
An up close view of museum-quality photos by Milt Hinton with museum assistant Oidie Kuijpers, David Berger, and Holly Maxson. Capacity limited to 25 people. 
Allen Memorial Art Museum, 2nd Floor
87 North Main Street

2:30 PM
TOUR - Oberlin Conservatory Special Collections
Milton J. and Mona C. Hinton Photos and Papers with Jeremy Smith, special collections librarian and Hinton biographer and expert David Berger. Artifacts and records provide an unmatched representation of one of jazz’s most prolific performers.
Oberlin Conservatory, Central Unit
Please meet in the Conservatory student lounge.
41 S. Professor Street

4:30 PM
FILM - Keeping Time: The Life, Music and Photographs of Milt Hinton
This 60-minute film captures the compelling life story of legendary African American jazz bassist and photographer Milt Hinton (1910-2000). His lifelong passion to document his world musically and visually provides a unique portrait of life in 20th Century America. 
Hallock Auditorium at the AJ Lewis Center 
122 Elm St.

5:30 PM
Q&A
Hinton Institute faculty and guest speakers
Hallock Auditorium at the AJ Lewis Center
122 Elm St.

7:30 PM
Hinton Celebration Concert
Oberlin Conservatory Warner Concert Hall
43 S. Professor Street

Watch the webcast! This event will be streamed live at the time of the event.

10:00 PM

Jam Session and Reception

Oberlin Conservatory Warner Concert Hall lobby
43 S. Professor Street