If you’ve ever wanted to hear what Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” would sound like in a jazz setting performed by three outstanding trombone players, Friday evening was your opportunity.
The final concert of the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra’s ninth season featured dazzling performances by guest trombonists Andy Martin, Michael B. Nelson and Dr. Phil Ostrander. The trio, all with wide performance experience, played as individual soloists through the first hour-plus of music-making with the 18-member CVJO.
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A night on “52nd Street” had music for everyone, according to CVPost jazz reviewer
Friday night’s “52nd Street” portion of this year’s Eau Claire Jazz Festival had something for everyone, according to CVPost jazz reviewer Jenna Luginbill. Best of all, there’s another headline concert scheduled for 7:30 tonight at the State Theatre. A link to ticket information for that program is at the end of this article.