The Hilton High School and Merton Williams Middle School Jazz Departments, along with the Hilton Music Boosters, are presenting their ninth Annual Evening of Jazz Friday, February 10 at the Merton Williams Middle School, 200 School Lane, Hilton.
This year’s show, entitled “A Rochester Connection,” is going to feature multiple guest artists with ties to the Rochester area. These artists include Paul V. Gaspar, Lynn Ligamarri (endorsed by Conn-Selmer), Dave Mancini (endorsed by Yamaha), Joe Santora, Jon “Skeeter” Seiger and John Viavattine. These guest artists have performed, recorded and played with such national acts as Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson, Roy Eldridge, Cabo Frio, Doc Severinson, Eddie Daniels, Jeff Tyzik, Allen Vizzutti, The Temptations and the Four Tops. These guests will be performing in the “Rochester All-Star Big Band” as well as alongside High School and Middle School Jazz Bands.
Tickets for the evening are $13. To order tickets contact Jazz Ensemble Director Jared Streiff, 392-1000 ext. 2293.
