UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble performance to include new music from members

On November 6, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform its fall concert in Westbrook Recital Hall. The concert will feature new music by Greg Simon, Hans Sturm, and Tom Larson. Also featured is an appearance by renowned jazz vocalist Jackie Allen. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Comprised of the some of the nation’s finest performers and educators, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble drew national attention in 2010 with their appearance on the NET Television and Glenn Korff School of Music program Jazz Cabaret, which has been viewed by millions. From unique arrangements of jazz and popular standards, to original works the Faculty Jazz Ensemble present a varied and exciting program. Active as clinicians and educators the group brings its “Mobile Jazz Classroom” to schools throughout the midwest.

The UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble includes:

Peter Bouffard, guitar

Paul Haar, saxophone

Dave Hall, percussion

Tom Larson, piano

Hans Sturm, bass

Darryl White, trumpet

Gregory Simon, trumpet

This performance will also be live webcast.