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University of Michigan Jazz Showcase Concert |
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Written by JazzStage Productions
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Monday, 24 March 2008 |
The University of Michigan Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation will present its annual Jazz Showcase Concert on Sunday March 30th at 8pm in Stamps Auditorium at the Walgreen Center on North Campus. Featured performers on this concert will include Profs. Geri Allen and Dennis Wilson as well as the Creative Arts Orchestra, UM Jazz Trombone Ensemble, Woody Goss Trio, Angry Ape Quartet, selected student combos and the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble. This will be the final performance for the Jazz Ensemble before they leave for California to compete in the prestigious Monterey Jazz Next Generations Festival.
The concert is designed to display the creative breadth and depth of talent within the department and will include original compositions as well as arrangements of tunes from the standard jazz repertoire such as "Giant Steps" , "Jordu" and a brand new big band arrangement of "Pensativa" by current student Glenn Tucker.
Admission is free.
Sunday, March 30
Jazz Showcase Concert
8PM
Stamps Auditorium - 1226 Murfin, Ann Arbor (North Campus)
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 March 2008 )
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