Details for Purdue Jazz Festival 2009 coming in Fall '08.

 

Purdue Jazz Festival 2008 Clinics & Concerts

Steamy jazz events designed to dispel winter's chill

 

Saturday Schedule Available in PDF format

 

Wednesday, January 16th
8:30 - 10 PM Boiler Market  

Ron Jones Quartet

No cover!

Thursday, January 17th
8 PM Long Center  

Community Jazz Showcase with Ron Jones

Ron Jones on alto saxophone

With Jefferson, Harrison, McCutcheon and Purdue Jazz Bands

       
Friday, January 18th
8 PM Loeb Playhouse  

Jon Faddis & Chicago Jazz Ensemble

For tickets call 765-494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW or click here for online ordering information.

       
9:30 - 11:30 PM Vienna Bakery & Cafe   Jazz, Espresso & Food inspired by Jazz Legends

Purdue Jazz Combo - No cover!

       
Saturday, January 19th
8:30 AM - 5 PM Purdue Memorial Union, Stewart Center, University Church, Elliot Hall Main Stage  

Instrumental Jazz Competition

(High Schools/Middle Schools)

Free!

       
9:30 AM Stewart Center, Room 302  

“Considering a Career in Jazz?” - Mark Buselli
Co-leader of the Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra and Director of Jazz Studies and Ball State University offers insights in what it takes to make a career in jazz.

       
10 AM Purdue Memorial Union, South Tower  

“Functioning in a Big Band”

- Members of The Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Members from each section of this outstanding big band discuss their specific roles in a big band setting.

       
10:30 AM Purdue Memorial Union, Anniversary Drawing Room  

“Jazz Improvisation” - Dr. Matthew Murdock
Veteran performer and educator offers a new look at incorporating jazz improvisation into the classroom
utilizing Bb blues and elements

       
11 AM Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse  

“Jazz and Trumpet!” - Jon Faddis

       
11:30 AM Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom   “Talking Trombone” - Brent Wallarab
Co-leader of Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, member of and arranger for Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra and faculty member at Indiana University offers trombone insights to playing jazz
       
12 PM Loeb Playhouse   2008 Artists-in-residence Ron Jones Quartet In Concert
       
1 PM Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom   “Jazz and Woodwinds!” - Eric Marienthal
Woodwind virtuoso solo recording artist, lead alto with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and saxophonist with Chick Corea’s ELEKTRIC BAND, talks about his favorite instrument(s)!
       
1:30 PM Purdue Memorial Union, South Tower  

“Rhythm Section: Heart and Soul of the Band”

- Steve Houghton
One of the most “in-demand” drummers for the last 20 years with over 100 recordings to his credit, Assoc.
Professor of Percussion and Jazz at Indiana University and author of more than 30 educational books, videos and DVDs will address the Rhythm Section.

       
2 PM Purdue Memorial Union, Anniversary Drawing Room  

“Ins and Outs of Combo Performance”

- Ron Jones Quartet

       
3 PM Purdue Memorial Union, West Faculty Lounge  

“Unraveling the Mystery of Piano Comping”

- Luke Gillespie
Outstanding performer and educator on the jazz faculty at Indiana University helps unravel the mystery of piano comping for all pianists and directors!

       
7:30 PM Loeb Playhouse  

Festival Finale Concert

Alto saxman Eric Marienthal and Percussionist Steve Houghton with the Purdue Jazz Band

 

Tickets $10 available from 765-494-3933 or 800-914-SHOW

       

Sunday, January 20th

11 AM University Church  

Jazz Church Service

No admission charged!

       
3 - 6 PM Auxiliary Gym of Jefferson High School  

9th Annual Midwinter Jazz & Swing Dance

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance 772-4700 Ext. 2082

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