Friday, November 21, 2003

WILMINGTON, NC – The UNCW Big Band, under the direction of Frank Bongiorno, and the Jazz Combo, directed by Jerald Shynett, will present their final concert of the fall semester at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in Kenan Auditorium.

The UNCW Big Band and Jazz Combo, which have garnered numerous awards at various jazz festivals, entertain audiences with performances by their young and upcoming talents, as well as with their use of varied jazz styles. The big band performs swing through bebop styles and modern styles.

The UNCW Big Band has produced four recordings, including the recently released On the Edge, which includes the UNCW Jazz Combo and jazz faculty including Shynett on trombone, Bongiorno on alto saxophone, Bob Russell on guitar, Andy Whittington on piano and Steve Morgan on trumpet. This CD will be available for sale at this concert.

General admission is $5, $2.50 for UNCW faculty and staff, senior citizens and children under 12. Admission is free for UNCW students with a valid ID. Tickets are available at the Kenan Auditorium box office one hour prior to the concert. For ticket information, please call 962-3500.

For more concert information, contact the UNCW Department of Music at 962-3390.

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