Jazz Band Concert: "Global Groove"

Friday, Nov. 1 Georgia College & State University’s annual Jazz Band concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Global Groove,” mixes a variety of cultures—from the United States, home of jazz, to the far reaches of Spain, Italy, Brazil and Japan. Although jazz is an American art form—originating in the African American communities of New Orleans—the rhythmic ragtime and blues has been embraced globally. A lively and upbeat program awaits with Dave Wolpe’s “Angel Eyes,” Jon Harpin’s “Black Coffee,” Benjamin Dean Taylor’s “Can I See Your Socks?” and Cole Markland’s “Feeling Good.” Seventeen students will perform saxophone, trombone, trumpet and rhythm with vocalist Riley Greer. 2024. This concert will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation is encouraged. Online donations can be made at give.gcsu.edu/g/department-of-music/. All proceeds benefit music scholarships or the GCSU Department of Music through GCSU Foundation, Inc. For more information, please email music@gcsu.edu or call 478-445-8289.