Jazzing up a Winter Night
Who: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
What: WSU Jazz Ensemble
When: Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 7:30 pm
Where: Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: $6/$5 Those with military identification receive the student price
Dee Events Center Tickets: 1-800-WSU-TIKS
The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $6/$5. Those with military identification will receive the student price. Tickets can be purchased at the Dee Events Center Ticket office: 1-800-WSU-TIKS or at the Browning Center Box Office beginning one hour before curtain. Children eight years and older are welcome to attend.
This concert will present the music of the big name jazz composers with some of the pieces featuring vocalists. No music is more evocative of a period of American History than Jazz. The remarkable thing is how it continues to appeal to audiences of all ages. Expect to hear music by Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, Bob Mintzer and more, played with the youthful enthusiasm of our fantastic WSU Jazz Ensemble.
The line-up includes:
A great arrangement of “Out of Nowhere,” arranged by Ray Brown.
From the Count Basie library, “Blue Chip,” arranged by Sammy Nestico.
From the Buddy Rich band, “Basically Blues,” by Phil Wilson.
From Tower of Power, “Down to the Nightclub,” arranged by Paul Murtha.
From Bob Mintzer, “Elvin’s Mambo.”
From Bob Florence, “Westlake.”
For more information about this concert, contact Dr. Keipp at 626-7073 or dkeipp@weber.edu.
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