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On March 27, the USask Jazz Ensemble performs its final concert of the semester.

(CANCELLED) University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble Concert

The student jazz ensemble presents its semester-end concert

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This event has been cancelled.


The student jazz ensemble presents its semester-end concert.

Friday, March 27
7:30 pm
Quance Theatre, Education Building, 28 Campus Dr.

Tickets: $20 general; $10 students; sold at the door

Info: dean.mcneill@usask.ca

Under the direction of Dean McNeill, the USask Jazz Ensemble has toured Western Canada, northern U.S.A., and Quebec. It has commissioned and premiered many new works for the contemporary large jazz ensemble idiom. This ensemble has released six CDs in its “Bumper Crop” series and has performed in venues such as Edmonton’s acclaimed Winspear concert hall. The USask Jazz Ensemble has performed with many acclaimed guest artists including the likes of (trombonists) Slide Hampton, Wycliffe Gordon, and Al Kay, (trumpeters) Jens Lindemann, Allen Vizzutti, and Juno award winners Hugh Fraser, Murray Porter, Michelle Gregiore, Jon Ballantyne, Brad Turner and Campbell Ryga, among others. This concert will feature all six of our USask Jazz Ensemble vocalists!


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