The Winter 2011 Jazz Series begins this weekend with the standards of swing and ends with new performances by CCM students. Composers like Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman set the stage for an exciting season of Jazz at CCM. Learn more after the jump!
CCM’s jazz performances continue to increase in popularity and tickets for this season’s performances are now on sale by calling the CCM Box Office at 513-556-4183 or online at ccm.uc.edu.
— CCM Winter Jazz Performances —
4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band
Scott Belck and Paul Piller, conductors
“The Swing Era”
Landmark works from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and more.
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 non-UC students, UC students FREE
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8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15
Faculty Jazztet
James Bunte, saxophone; Kim Pensyl, trumpet; Marc Fields, trombone; James E. Smith, guitar; Phil DeGreg, piano; Chris Berg, bass; Rusty Burge, vibraphone; Art Gore and John Von Ohlen, drums
An evening of intimate chamber jazz.
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: Free
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4 p.m. Sunday, March 13
CCM Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band
Scott Belck and Paul Piller, conductors
“Jazz Composers’ Concert”
Featuring compositions and arrangements by some of the most noted writers in jazz, plus a surprise guest artist!
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 non-UC students, UC students FREE
Jazz Series Sponsor: Christopher Dietz & Family