Event

Penn Jazz Ensembles: Part One

April 1, 2022 (Friday) – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Rose Recital Hall
Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 419
3340 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA, 19104

Join us in celebrating live music and improvisation with an evening of eclectic jazz performances. The talented young musicians of the Penn Jazz Ensembles will perform and improvise on music ranging from 1920's traditional jazz to new music composed and arranged by the student performers. Each set - one at 6pm, another at 7:30pm - will feature different performers and repertoire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Visit our Health & Safety page for audience requirements: https://music.sas.upenn.edu/performance/health-safety

ABOUT

The Penn Jazz Ensembles consists of small (3-6 member) jazz ensembles which meet weekly for rehearsals coached by professional Philadelphia-based jazz musicians. Repertoire is extremely varied and includes early jazz, 1950's-era straight ahead jazz, Cuban jazz, vocal jazz, jazz arrangements of current popular music, and other styles. Instrumental performance and improvisation are emphasized but vocalists are welcomed.

Image: Still from video of Fall 2021 Concert featuring from left to right: Max Du (piano), William Stewart (tenor saxophone), Nell Pearson (alto saxophone), John Fath (bass), Stephanie Coachman (vocals), and Nix Pawlowski (drums)