The Webster Jazz Faculty present "1961- It Was a Very Good Year"

What/Who:

For the first Webster University Jazz Concert of the academic year, "The Webster Jazz Faculty will present "1961- It Was a Very Good Year," a 50th anniversary concert featuring recreations of important jazz recordings from that year. Works recorded by Hank Mobley, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey, Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Oliver Nelson will be performed.

The Webster Jazz Faculty Ensemble includes Debby Lennon, vocals, Keith Moyer, trumpet, Paul DeMarinis, saxophones, Steve Schenkel, guitar, Kim Portnoy, piano, Willem von Hombracht, bass and Kevin Gianino, drums.

When: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, 7 p.m

Where: Winifred Moore Auditorium, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Cost: $5 at the door.

More Info: Call 968-7032, or the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.

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