7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 21-22; E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron.

Pianist David Thompson joins the University of Akron's School of Music for two shows that will feature the music of Bill Evans. On Thursday, Thompson is joined by UA faculty members Jack Schantz, trumpet; Rock Wehrmann, piano; Dean Newton, guitar; and Mark Gonder, drums. On Friday, the Student Jazz Ensemble will play with Thompson.

Tickets range from $6 to $12 and are available online.