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January 12, 2001 Jazz Festival broadens its musical offerings in 2001WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Running a jazzy gamut from the rich traditions of Louis Armstrong to the contemporary stylings of top women in today's jazz scene, the 2001 Purdue Jazz Festival broadens its scope, Jan. 19-21, to offer a variety of entertainment opportunities. Two evening concerts with national headliners, two showcase days featuring middle school and high school jazz bands and high school vocal groups, and open clinics with jazz stars are at the heart of the event. New this year are jazz and blues for night owls at various clubs and restaurants around Lafayette, a Sunday jazz brunch at Buon Appetito in downtown Lafayette and a jazz church service at University Church in West Lafayette. Education, however, is a key component of the festival, which is presented by Purdue University Bands in collaboration with Purdue Convocations and Purdue Musical Organizations. "Students come to Purdue from all over the Midwest to get feedback on their performances from professional jazz musicians," said Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands' director of public relations. "In addition to the clinics, the students also have opportunities to see guest artists in concert." Since its inception 11 years ago, the festival has more than tripled in size and, according to feedback from high school band directors, has become known as one of the top festivals in the Midwest. Besides creating a forum for instrumental and vocal jazz groups to perform before adjudicators and compete for gold and silver medals, the festival offers opportunities to experience many different kinds of jazz, and to learn more about the indigenous American musical form. One of the headliners includes New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton, whose 12-piece band will present " A Louis Armstrong Tribute" at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, in Loeb Playhouse. Three female artists will perform with the Purdue Jazz Band and PMO Express at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Loeb Playhouse in the Young Lionesses of Jazz concert. The artists, Ingrid Jensen, Terri Lynne Carrington and Sunny Wilkinson, also will conduct music clinics on Saturday. Canadian trumpeter Jensen began her rise to fame in 1995 when she won " Best Newcomer" at the Cork Jazz Festival and placed first in the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition. The same year her "Vernal Fields" compact disc recording won Canada' s Juno Award for best mainstream artist. Carrington, a drummer, is a familiar face to many who have seen her perform as part of the house band on the "Arsenio Hall Show" and on "Vibe," a television show hosted by the comedian Sinbad. She was nominated for a Grammy for her first release, "Real Life Story," on Polygram Records. Vocalist Wilkinson's performance credits stretch from the Count Basie Band to Marvin Stamm and Bill Watrous. She is a member of the jazz faculty at Michigan State University and is responsible for a mentoring program for young women called "Sisters in Jazz." She currently heads the International Association of Jazz Educators women' s caucus. Here' s a look at the schedule for the 2001 Jazz Festival: FRIDAY, JAN. 19 Middle School Jazz Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Purdue Stewart Center. Free Jazz Cafe, preconcert look at Nicholas Payton, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Purdue Union Room 118. Free. Nicholas Payton, "A Louis Armstrong Tribute," 8 p.m., Loeb Playhouse. Tickets for the show are sold out. Jazz Cafe After Hours, 6:30-7:30 p.m. a post show jam with snack bar, Purdue Union Room 118. Free. Live jazz at Vienna Espresso, 9:30-11:30 p.m., 208 South St., West Lafayette Village. Free. Live blues at Knickerbocker Saloon, 10 p.m., 113 N. Fifth St., downtown Lafayette. Cover charge is $3. SATURDAY, JAN. 20 High School vocal/instrumental jazz festival, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Purdue Union & Stewart Center. Free. Jazz Clinics, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Purdue Union and Stewart Center. Free. Young Lionesses of Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center; tickets are $5 and can be purchased by calling 494-3933. Live blues at Knickerbocker Saloon, 10 p.m., 113 N. Fifth St., downtown Lafayette. Cover charge is $3. SUNDAY, JAN. 21 Jazz Church Service, 10 a.m., University Church, Grant Street across from Purdue Union. Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Buon Appetito, 625 Columbia St., Lafayette. Free with meal. CONTACT: Kathy Matter, public relations director, Purdue Bands, (765) 496-6785; kcmatter@purdue.edu
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