Head over to the Faye Spanos Concert Hall for an exciting evening of jazz including master pianist Monty Alexander and amazing students from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music.  The final jazz concert of the spring 2011 term features the Pacific Jazz Ensemble performing with visiting artist Monty Alexander. The evening will also include performances by the Pacific Jazz Combos.

When: Wednesday April 13th at 7:30m

Cost: General Admission $8, Seniors 65 and older $5, Pacific and Community students with a valid ID are FREE

In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare, among others.

Tickets purchased online include a 10% discount for general admission at most Conservatory events.

Visit http://web.pacific.edu/Conservatory-of-Music/Events/Spring-2011.html