RADD Jazz Series, 2008-2009
2008-09 RADD Jazz Series
Sponsored by SEAC and The UW-River Falls Music Department
Jazz Films with Bob DeFlores
Highlights of Bob DeFlores’ remarkable jazz film collection.
Date: Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 PM
Location: Abbott Concert Hall
Co-sponsored by Normandale Community College and UWRF Film Studies
Universal Language V:
A Celebration of Jazz, Folk, & Ethnic Music from around the World
Guest Artist and Vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn (Yamaha Performing Artist/St. Olaf College)
Saturday November 15 at 7:30 PM
Location: Abbott Concert Hall
Featuring the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble
Co-sponsored by Yamaha Musical Instrument Company
UW-River Falls Swing Dance Featuring Big Band Swing and Jazz Dance Music
Live Swing and Jazz Music by the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 PM
Location: University Center
Co-sponsored by UWRF Dance Theater
UW-River Falls Jazz Festival
UW-River Falls Jazz Festival for regional high school and middle school jazz groups
Friday, February 27
February 27 at 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: University Center/Kleinpell Fine Arts
UW-River Falls Jazz Festival Concert, Featuring The Music of Lars Jansson
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Pianist and Composer returns to the UWRF Campus!
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 PM
Concert Featuring the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble, with Guest Artist Lars Jansson (SWEDEN)
Location: Abbott Concert Hall
Prez and Lady Day:
The Music of Lester Young and Billie Holiday
The UWRF Jazz Ensemble performs a special concert featuring the music of two jazz legends: tenor saxophonist Lester Young and vocalist Billie Holiday.
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM
Location: Abbott Concert Hall
Featuring the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Film Project: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A special live/improvised film score created for the silent film, Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920)
Featuring Kelly Rossum and the Nicollet Circus Band,
Co-sponsored by UWRF Film Studies
Date: Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Location: Abbott Concert Hall
