Count Basie Drummer Butch Miles to Perform with Wooster Jazz Ensemble April 9
The College of Wooster’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will perform Friday, April 9, 8:15 p.m., at the College’s McGaw Chapel (340 East University Street).
The Ensemble is under the direction of Jeffrey Lindberg, professor of music. A nationally recognized jazz conductor, Lindberg also directs the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, the Windy City’s longest continuous professional jazz orchestra, which he co-founded 31 years ago.
The concert features drummer Butch Miles, who developed his legendary big band style with the world-famous Count Basie Orchestra (1975-1979 and 1997-2007). Miles has also played with luminaries such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dave Brubeck, Mel Tormé, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Zubin Mehta, and Itzak Pearlman, and has recorded more than 100 albums. He has performed in jazz festivals throughout the world and on numerous TV shows, including “60 Minutes” and “The Tonight Show.”
The program will include an original composition by College of Wooster sophomore Etienne Massicotte and will honor graduating seniors Mark Hillegass, baritone saxophone; Nicholas Terelle, guitar; Jake Briggs, piano; and Matthew Solter, drums.
Tickets are $5 and are available at Buehler’s (Milltown and Towne Market), The Wooster Book Company, Lowry Center Wilson Bookstore on campus, and at the door of the concert. Tickets are complimentary for College of Wooster students, faculty and staff.
