Jazz @ UW-River Falls

The RADD Jazz Series features the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble, directed by Professor of Music David Milne, as well as national and regional touring jazz artists.  The RADD Jazz Series is dedicated to the memory of John Radd, Professor of Music and Jazz Ensemble Director at UW-River Falls. The RADD Jazz Series is a collaboration between the UWRF Music Department and UWRF Falcon Programs, Office of Student Life.

2017-2018 UWRF JAZZ EVENTS

All RADD Jazz Series events are FREE Admission and OPEN to EVERYONE!

Saturday, November 4, 2017
7:30 PM
Abbott Concert Hall
Centennial Tribute to DIZZY GILLESPIE
Featuring the UWRF Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Milne

Saturday, December 9, 2017
7:30 PM
University Center - Falcon's Nest
UWRF Holiday Swing Dance
Featuring the UWRF Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Milne
Guest Artists UWRF Alumnus KYLE TENNIS and the Riverside Swing Band                     
Friday, March 2, 2018
UWRF Jazz Festival
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Abbott Concert Hall
Guest Artist SAM NEWSOME, jazz saxophonist, recording artist, music educator.  
UWRF Jazz Ensemble Concert at 1:00 PM

Friday, March 2, 2018
7:30 PM
Falcon's Nest, University Center
Jazz Club Concert
Featuring the UWRF Jazz Faculty Group
Guest Artist SAM NEWSOME, jazz saxophonist, recording artist, music educator.  

Saturday, March 3, 2018
7:30 PM
Abbott Concert Hall
Featuring the UWRF Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Milne
Guest Artist SAM NEWSOME, jazz saxophonist, recording artist, music educator.  

Thursday, April 26, 2018
7:30 PM
Abbott Concert Hall
2017 Earth Day Concert
Guest Artists ENDLESS FIELD
Featuring IKE STURM (bass) and JESSE LEWIS (guitar)

Saturday, April 28, 2018
7:30 PM
Abbott Concert Hall
Universal Language XIV Concert
Featuring the UWRF Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Milne
Guest Artists ENDLESS FIELD
Featuring IKE STURM (bass) and JESSE LEWIS (guitar)