Jazz Week 2008 Calendar of Events

For release: February 20, 2008
For press information, contact Simone Notter Wilson

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will host the University of Memphis Jazz Week, Feb. 26 – March 1, 2008. The annual concert series, now in its fourth decade, is a collaborative effort presented by faculty, students and world-class guest artists.

Events and Dates for Jazz Week 2008 Include:

February 26, 2008 University of Memphis Jazz Combos Student groups of the Jazz Division perform a wide range of music from the standards to their own original tunes and arrangements, 7:30 p.m., location is TBA, check music.memphis.edu/calendar.htm for updates. Admission is free. For more information call 678-5400. February 27, 2008 University of Memphis Jazz II Ensemble Directed by Anthony Williams, the group plays repertoire from the history of the jazz orchestra in America, 7:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall. Admission is free. For more information call 678-5400. February 28, 2008 Faculty Jazz Players University of Memphis Jazz Division faculty performs repertoire of their own originals and music from the most

February 29, 2008
University of Memphis Jazz Singers
The U of M Jazz Singers perform music of groups like the New York Voices, Manhattan Transfer and many others, 7:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall.General admission $10; $7 for non U of M students and seniors. Free admission for U of M students, faculty and staff with ID. For more information call 678-5400.

March 1, 2008
The Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra
The Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra with David Sánchez and his quartet, 7:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall. General admission is $10; $7 for non University of Memphis students and seniors. Free admission for Uof M students, faculty and staff with ID. For more information call 678-5400.