Jazz Band’s Free Concert to Feature Swing, Funk, Rock, Ballad and Jazz

March 26, 2015 — The Allegheny College Jazz Band will perform their annual spring concert on Sunday, April 12 at 3:15 p.m. in the lobby of the college’s Campus Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

The program features swing, funk, rock, ballad and jazz. Compositions include “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Something,” “Misty,” “Chameleon,” “Soul Man,” “Gospel John,” “Saxes With Attitude,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “On Broadway,” “I Just Called to Say, I Love You,” “Stormy Weather” and “Peter Gunn.” Instrumental soloists and a vocal soloist will be showcased.

The ensemble, made up of 22 students and two faculty members, is under the direction of Stephen F. Corsi.

Prior to the Jazz Band performance, the Jazz Improvisation class, under the direction of James Froman, will perform blues and jazz music.

Source: Academics, Publications & Research