U of I Jazz Repertory Ensemble + U of I Latin Jazz Ensemble at The Mill
The
Jazz Repertory Ensemble is a big band devoted to performing the works of
the jazz mainstream. Directed by Brent Sandy, this ensemble covers the
range between early swing and progressive
jazz. Students learn the conventions of performance practice for each
era and the skills for stylistic improvisations. Members of JRE are
selected by audition in the fall of each academic year.
The
Latin Jazz Ensemble is a group ranging from 10-15 members dedicated to
playing the music of the Caribbean and South America. Its programs each
semester are often centered around one country
or region, and regularly feature an expanded rhythm section. LJE
records an album every other year, and presents an annual Latin Jazz
Festival each December. This group is directed by James Dreier, a
founding member of Orquesta Alto Maiz and is widely regarded
as a resource for Afro-Cuban drum styles. Members of LJE are selected
by audition in the fall of each academic year.
7 p.m. following JazzSet
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