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Jazz ensemble to perform
March 5, 2003
CARROLLTON, GA - The University of West Georgia Jazz Ensemble, directed by professor of music Dr. Dan Bakos, will perform on Thursday, March 13, at 8:15 p.m. on the main stage of the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts.
The
Jazz Ensemble, which features various student performers with Bakos playing
the piano, will play a variety of jazz compositions including the blues-based
“Full Nelson” by Oliver Nelson and “Big Swing Face”
by Bill Potts, the Latin salsa “Uno Mas” by Paul Lopez and
“Too Soon Tomorrow” by Pat Metheny.
There are also three vocal numbers on the program which include “Black
Magic,” “Stormy Weather” and “Everyday I Have
the Blues,” featuring vocalists Sherry Luke of Carrollton, Kristen
Johnson of Birmingham, AL, and Phil Jones of East Point.
The performance is free and open to the public. For more information about these and other recitals and concerts offered by the Music Department, call 770-836-6516.
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