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Cal Poly Winter Jazz Concert: Sounds of Groove
Cal Poly Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Titled “Sounds of Groove,” the concert will feature performances by Cal Poly’s University Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and four Cal Poly Jazz Combos.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble’s set will include “My Funny Valentine” by Richard Rodgers, Rube Bloom’s “Give Me the Simple Life” arranged by Jennifer Barnes, and Stevie Wonder’s R&B and soul classic “As” arranged by Tim Brent.
The Jazz Combos will play a mix of jazz standards and original student arrangements, and the University Jazz Band will perform big band arrangements by Michael Mossman, Thad Jones, Ellen Rowe, Steven Feifke and others.
Jamaal Baptiste directs the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Dylan Johnson directs the Jazz Combos.
Tickets ($17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)
Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase
Friday, March 7, 2025
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.
Free
Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase
Friday, May 23, 2025
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.
Free
Cal Poly Spring Jazz Concert: Sounds of Harmony
Friday, June 6, 2025
7:30 p.m., Spanos Theatre
The concert will feature performances by various jazz ensembles, including the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson.
Tickets ($22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)