A Tribute to Thad Jones & Mel Lewis with the UWEC Jazz Ensemble

It’s Village Vanguard night at Crooners as we pay tribute to the great Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. This is how the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band got started- by playing at the Village Vanguard on Monday nights! Join us for this Monday evening celebration in the Main Stage Showroom.

Featuring Pete Whitman & Dave Graf

Along with the UWEC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Robert Baca

The Jazz Area at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Music Department offers aspiring jazz musicians and educators a top-tier education, preparing them for success as performers and teachers in a rapidly evolving music industry. Fueled by growing student interest, the Jazz Area has flourished, now featuring four large Jazz ensembles and dedicated Jazz combo instruction. Jazz at UW-Eau Claire is thriving, with over 110 students enrolled in jazz-related courses each year!