Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival

April 30 - April 30, 2012
University of the District of Columbia

The Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival, named after trombonist Calvin Jones, celebrates 26 years of world-class jazz at the University of the District of Columbia. Powerhouse jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (directed by Allyn Johnson), Howard University (directed by Fred Irby III) and the University of Maryland (directed by Chris Vadala) once again cap off Jazz Appreciation Month with a with a hand-clapping, finger-snapping, foot-stomping good time. Produced by UDC s Jazz Studies Program and the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, the festival began in 1987 as part of a city-wide tribute to Duke Ellington, and it remains one of the most anticipated events on Washington, DC s jazz calendar. Scholarship Benefit Series. University Auditorium (Performing Arts - Bldg. 46-East).

Tickets are $20 (general admission), $15 (seniors), and $10 (students) and can be purchased in advance at the UDC Music Program, Building 46-West or online at InstantSeats.com.

Phone:202 274 5803
Web: http://www.jazzarchives.org/jazzalive
Email: JazzAlive@udc.edu