Ouachita to host Jazz Band concert Nov. 22
November 15, 2010 - Megan Ruggles
Ouachita Baptist University’s Jazz Band will present a concert Monday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
“I am excited about the fall performance by the Jazz Band,” said Craig Hamilton, Lena
Goodwin Trimble Professor of Music and director of bands at Ouachita. “We have a varied
program of jazz styles from swing to Latin to funk – something for everyone.”
The program will include: “Blues Mode” by Rich Sigler, “Come Fly with Me” by John
Berry, “Afternoon In Paris” by Mark Taylor, “Come Out Swingin’” by Larry Neeck, “Willow
Weep for Me” by Ballad/Shuffle, “Little Sunflower” by Mike Kamuf, “Shortstop” by Carl
Strommen, “Sky Dive” by Erik Morales, “Emergency Stopping Early” by Craig Skeffington
and “NAIMA” by Craig Skeffington.
Selections featuring vocal soloist Grace Johnson include “Cry Me a River” by Jerry
Nowak, “Sway” by Mark Taylor and “Moondance” by Victor Lopez. Johnson is a senior
vocal performance major from Tyler, Texas.
“I hope everyone will come out for a fun evening of great music,” Hamilton said.
For more information, contact Craig Hamilton at (870) 245-5137 or [email protected].
By Megan Ruggles
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