University of Arizona Studio Jazz Ensemble & the CJO

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Come hear the University of Arizona’s Studio Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Angelo Versace! The students will perform an opening set at 6:30pm, followed by a set by our very own Century Jazz Orchestra. Come celebrate the next generation of jazz stars!

1/2 Price Student admission with valid student ID.

Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Addi Smith, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).