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St. Olaf Jazz
Oct 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Fusion
St. Olaf Jazz I, directed by Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson, presents an evening of music.
St. Olaf Jazz I
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson director
St. Olaf Jazz 1 is the premier large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Composed of 21 members, the award-winning band is led by Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson. The jazz program at St. Olaf is home to two ensembles that perform both on and off-campus concerts every academic year. These versatile groups perform in a variety of musical styles including swing, be-bop, fusion, funk, salsa and Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and traditional jazz idioms. Joseph L. Jefferson, director and trombonist is an award-winning educator that currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles/Applied Jazz Trombone at St. Olaf College.