SYMPHONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
SPECIAL GUESTS GEORGE DUKE, LUCIANA SOUZA & RAUL MIDÓN
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 8 PM at UCLA’s Royce Hall
Concert also Features World Premiere of “Elements,†a SJO Commissioned
Piece from Composer/Conductor Charles Floyd
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO), the only ensemble of its kind in the country dedicated to the unique American genre of symphonic jazz – music that blends the American language of jazz with European orchestral traditions – will perform in a rare concert on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Conducted by Mitch Glickman, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra will perform with special guests George Duke, Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist and Brazilian native Luciana Souza and vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Raul Midón, in an eclectic night of jazz, Brazilian, funk, classical and world premieres. Comedian/actor/singer, Tommy Davidson, will host the evening.
TICKET PRICE/INFORMATION:
General Seating: $35 – $69 – www.ticketmaster.com – Royce Hall Box Office (310) 825-2101
VIP Tickets: $150 – SJO Office (310) 876-8130 or www.SJOmusic.org