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UConn Jazz Ensemble Concert

  • von der Mehden Recital Hall 875 Coventry Road Storrs, CT 06269 (map)

UConn jazz ENSEMBLE concert

Performance by the UConn Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Mastroianni.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The UConn Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Professor John Mastroianni, is the premier performing ensemble of the highly acclaimed University of Connecticut jazz studies program. The 20-piece big band is known for its inspired soloists, refined musicianship, and exhilarating ensemble performances. Programming includes newly commissioned works by distinguished present-day artists; frequent premiers by UConn faculty, alumni, and students; as well as classic and contemporary big band repertoire. The ensemble travels throughout New England to perform at music education conferences, high schools, jazz festivals, and prestigious concert venues. Guest performers, conductors, and composers have included Erica Seguine, Grace Kelly, Tom Harrell, Rufus Reid, Erica von Kleist, Dick Oatts, Michael Philip Mossman, and Jim McNeely, among many others.


TICKETS:

  • General admission: $10

  • Student/ Military/ Children/ Faculty pick up FREE ticket at box office on site.

  • Ticket sales directly support the the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.

  • Purchase tickets here


MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!

Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before the performance. See what’s cooking here.

Pictured: Dog Lane Café


 
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