2007 - 2008 SEASON

Artistry in Arranging
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Embassy Suites • 7:30 pm
Hailed as "One of the brightest stars in the Kansas City Jazz firmament" pianist Joe Cartwright joins the NJO season opener to perform an evening of music by acclaimed arranger/composer Eric Richards.
Tribute to Neal Hefti
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Embassy Suites • 3:00 pm
Join the NJO and Scott Wendholt, acclaimed trumpet soloist for New York’s Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, as they celebrate the music of Neal Hefti. This concert will also feature the UNL Jazz Ensemble I as part of our Jazz 101 program.
Christmas & All That Jazz
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Embassy Suites 7:30 pm
"She hails from Nebraska - but she swings like a big city girl!" - Jazz Promo, New York

Let the NJO and the captivating vocals of Susie Thorne inspire the holiday mood during this annual concert of seasonal favorites.
Salute to Russ Long
Friday, May 23, 2008
Embassy Suites • 7:30 pm
Some of Kansas City’s finest jazz musicians join the NJO in a tribute to the music of Kansas City icon Russ Long, including Gerald Spaits, Ray DeMarchi, Roger Wilder and Charles Perkins along with the winner of the NJO Young Artist Competition.
Learning from the Master
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Embassy Suites • 7:30 pm
Young talent and seasoned veterans will be featured with internationally celebrated Washington D.C. trombonist Matt Niess. Niess will be performing with both the NJO and the 2007 Young Lions All-Star Band.
Special Event:
Valentines & Jazz
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The Cornhusker Marriot6:00pm
Celebrate with your Valentine at our annual cocktail dinner and dance event at the Grand Ballroom of the Cornhusker Marriott. Enjoy the delectable chocolate fountain and dance to big band classics with your sweetheart all evening long.
Not included with season membership
Venue & Ticket Information
Embassy Suites Concerts
Nebraska Jazz Festival All-Stars featuring Bill Watrous
Embassy Suites Hotel O'Donnell Auditorium
Nebraska Wesleyan University
1040 P Street
51st & Huntington Street
Single Tickets: Adults $20 Senior $17 Student $10
Valentines & Jazz tickets: $40
Pre-Concert Dinners
Join Music Director Ed Love and the featured guest artist(s) before the four Embassy Suites season concerts for dinner. You will be treated to discussion about the musical highlights of the evening’s concert and a delectable menu. Your Duke Ellington Level Jazz Club membership includes these dinners at no additional cost! The cost is $22 per person, advance reservations required. Please contact the NJO business office, (402) 477-8446.
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