Nebraska Jazz Orchestra announces 2011-2012 Season

PRESS RELEASE August, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: Nebraska Jazz Orchestra 402-477-8446 njo@artsincorporated.org Nebraska Jazz Orchestra announces 2011-2012 Season Lincoln, NE - The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 season of events. Season tickets are available: Adults $90 and Students $45. 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. General admission prices are: Adults $25 and Students $12.50. Concert dates, times and locations are listed below. For tickets and additional information, contact the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra business office at (402) 477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org. 2011-2012 Season: Nebraska Jazz Orchestra with Kelley Hunt Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 7:30pm Cornhusker Marriott | 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska For the opening concert, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra will be joined by acclaimed vocalist, pianist, and guitarist Kelley Hunt. In some ways Roots R&B/Americana singer/songwriter/piano player/guitarist Kelley Hunt is a rarity and a challenge to the music industry's penchant for easy artist definitions -- a woman who has muscled her way onto the scene on her own terms with an identity steeped in blues/roots/gospel traditions and a refreshing originality. She makes music with it's righteous roots intact that also crosses boundaries, has an open-minded, exploratory attitude and takes on social and political issues. Together with a commanding, passionate stage presence and superior vocal, keyboard and songwriting skills she has earned the respect of critics and fans across North America and Europe. Christmas & All That Jazz Tuesday, December 20, 2011 ? 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott | 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska The NJO inspires the holiday mood at this festive concert of seasonal favorites. The band will be performing arrangements written by NJO musicians Peter Bouffard, Mark Benson, and others. One of the most popular events of the year, you won't want to miss this special holiday performance! Trumpet Pyrotechniques | Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott | 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska This concert will feature Chicago trumpeter Kirk Garrison, bringing his acclaimed, powerful trumpet sound to perform as guest artist with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra. Also featured will be the 2012 Young Lions All-Star Band. During a nine year United States Air Force Band career, Kirk Garrison developed his unique abilities as a lead trumpet player, creative jazz soloist and writer. Currently an artist/clinician for The Music Group, he maintains a vigorous schedule as a performer, private teacher and soloist/clinician at national and international music camps and jazz festivals. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, and at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. Recent performance credits include, The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra Brass (Blechschaden), the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Chicago Blues Festival,and with the Ravinia Festival Orchestra. His compositions and arrangements are used in an array of contemporary performing mediums throughout the music industry. Kirk is also a member of the Lt. Dan Band, featuring actor Gary Sinise, performing around the world to honor service men and women, and appearing in a feature film about the band "Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good." KC Swing Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott | 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, Nebraska Kansas City jazz veteran Kerry Strayer will perform on saxophone with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra for this concert celebrating the great Kansas City jazz tradition. This concert will also feature the winner of the 2012 Young Jazz Artist Award. Kerry Strayer is active as a saxophonist, recording artist, bandleader, composer, arranger, adjudicator and private instructor. He currently leads several performing groups and teaches privately from his home. In 2010, Kerry was appointed Artistic Director/Conductor of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, after serving as the group's baritone saxophonist since its inception in 2003. From 1996-2009 he was the Music Director for the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. Kerry also performs several times a year with the Kansas City Symphony Pops Series. Kerry has released seven recordings including two critically acclaimed recordings with his septet, Jeru Blue featuring Randy Brecker and Mentor with Gary Foster.

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