Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Announces 2008-2009 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 2008 NEBRASKA JAZZ ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2008-2009 SEASON Contact: Nebraska Jazz Orchestra 402-477-8446, njo@artsincorporated.org Lincoln, NE - The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra announces their 2008-2009 season of events. This spectacular season of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra will feature outstanding, nationally-known guest instrumentalists, popular big-band favorites and exciting new arrangements. Guest artists for the season include acclaimed trombonist Bill Watrous, multi-talented woodwind performer Mike Tomaro, world-class percussionist Dana Hall, and one of L.A.'s most highly sought and award winning trumpet players Wayne Bergeron. Season tickets are available: Adults $90, and Students $48. Season Tickets are offered to new subscribers at 50% off the regular price. General admission tickets for individual concerts may be purchased in advance or at the door for each concert. Ticket prices are: Adults $20, Students $10. Concert times and locations are listed below. Pre-concert dinners are held before each of the concerts at a cost of $22 per person. For tickets or dinner reservations please contact the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra business office at (402) 477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org. 2008-2009 Season: L.A. LEGEND - Friday, November 7, 2008 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott - 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska From playing with such big bands as Woody Herman and Quincy Jones, to performing on the Ed Sullivan Show, trombonist Bill Watrous has done it all. Join the NJO as it kicks off its season with this jazz legend. CHRISTMAS & ALL THAT JAZZ - Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 7:30 pm Embassy Suites - 1040 P Street Lincoln, Nebraska Let the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra put you in the holiday mood during this popular concert of seasonal favorites. You won't want to miss it! LEARNING FROM THE MASTER - Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott - 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska Young talent will be featured along with Mike Tomaro, multi-talented woodwind performer, composer, arranger, and director of jazz studies at Duquesne University. Tomaro will be performing with both the NJO and the 2009 Young Lions All-Star Band. "IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE..." - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott - 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska With a degree in aerospace engineering, Dana Hall now leads a number of his own groups and performs with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Included in this concert will be a local jazz ensemble as part of our Jazz 101 program. PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott - 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska This concert will feature one of L.A.'s most highly sought and award winning trumpet players, Wayne Bergeron, and the winner of the 2009 NJO Young Jazz Artist Competition. Special Event*: Valentines Dinner & Dance - Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 6:00 pm Cornhusker Marriott - 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska Celebrate with your Valentine at our annual cocktail dinner and dance event at the Grand Ballroom of the Cornhusker Marriott. Dance to big band classics with your sweetheart all evening long. *Not included with season membership The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra strives to provide accessible venues and programs to visitors of all abilities. Please contact the business office at (402) 477-8446 regarding services available.

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