We celebrate Jazz as a uniquely American art form that has spread across the globe as one of the most enduring popular art forms. In America we see jazz music’s influence from New Orleans to Broadway, to big band music, and even Western Swing. This program will feature vocal solos and dancers, and a pianist performing one of the popular works of all time: George Gershwin’s Variations on I Got Rhythm.

Arr. Ricketts – Chicago

Bernstein (arr. Mason) – West Side Story Selections

Jolson / Arr. Beversluis – Avalon

Joplin / Arr. Lawson – Joplin Ragtime

Gershwin – Variations on I Got Rhythm

Arr. Stuessy – Slow Dancing—a medley of love songs

Ellington (arr. Lowden) – Sophisticated Ladies (Highlights)

Porter / arr. Lewis – I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Holcombe – Saxanova

Legrand / arr. Lewis – “You Must Believe in Spring” from Le Demoiselles de Rochefort

Rogers / arr. Warrington – “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel

Hamlisch / arr Lowden – A Chorus Line