East Carolina University Jazz Faculty w/ Jiggs Whigham
Tickets will be available from the ECU Central Ticket Office, at 252-328-4788. For general information, please contact Mary Jane Gaddis at 252-328-1268, or gaddism@ecu.edu.
Jiggs Whigham is an internationally acclaimed trombonist, band leader and educator. This versatile performer, born Oliver Haydn Whigham III (the nickname Jiggs was given by his grandfather) in Cleveland Ohio on 20 August 1943, first came to the attention of critics and fans at 17, as featured soloist and first trombonist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Ray McKinley. Two years later, he was first and solo trombonist with Stan Kenton. Following a year of studio and Broadway Musical engagements in New York, he became featured soloist with the Kurt Edelhagen Jazz Orchestra at the West German Broadcasting Company in Cologne, Germany in 1965. In 1966 his was awarded 1st Prize at the first competition for Modern Jazz in Vienna.
He uses Bonn, London and Cape Cod as home bases, In 1979 he was named Professor and Head of the Jazz Department at Cologne University College of Music, the first appointment of its kind in Germany. In 1995 he was named “Professor for Life” and head of the Jazz-Popular Music Department at the “Hanns Eisler” College of Music in Berlin. From 2000-2001 he was visiting professor at Indiana University. He was bandleader of the Swiss Radio Band (Radio DRS) from 1984-1986. From 1995-2000 he was chief conductor and artistic director of the Berlin Radio Orchestra (RIAS Big Band Berlin).
He is currently soloist and clinician worldwide, conductor of the BBC Big Band in Great Britain, artistic director of the Berlin Jazz Orchestra and visiting Professor at the Guildhall School Of Music And Drama in London and visiting tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England.
Camel City Collective
Camel City Collective & Melissa Reaves
Camel City Collective
Camel City Collective & Melissa Reaves return to High Rock Outfitters
Camel City Collective
Camel City Collective w/ Melissa Reaves
A Merry Meldavian Christmas
Christmas Concert: The Meldavians
December 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 pm
Mack and Mack,
220 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 United States
Intergalactic rockers The Meldavians journey back to Mack and Mack for a rare Wednesday night appearance. Don’t miss this mostly unplugged performance called “A Merry Meldavian Christmas” with Melissa Reaves, Scott Sawyer, and their captain Dr. Drave, aka Dave Fox. Opening for The Meldavians will be The Billyfolks, all matriculates of Greensboro College and acolytes of Dr. Drave. Admission is pay-what-you-can, although a $10 donation is requested. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 7:30.
Zen Poets
The ZEN POETS are a Greensboro-based jazz ensemble focused on presenting original compositions. The group is lead by DownBeat award-winning soprano saxophonist and composer, Annalise Stalls. The Zen Poets are recent winners of the 4th Annual NCCU and Salett Arts Jazz Competition, and are excited for their soon to be released debut album of all original music, FRAMES OF THE IMAGINATION. For this concert, the Zen Poets will be joined by special guest and guitarist, Scott Sawyer.
Seating is limited and shows do sell out; advance tickets recommended. The Sharp Nine offers complimentary wine (while it lasts); you may BYOB, too.
Camel City Collective
Camel City Collective returns to High Rock Outfitters on SUNDAY October 26…music at 8:30pm
The CCC lineup for this show includes Bill Stevens (Hammond organ), Annalise Stalls (soprano sax), Dan Seriff (guitar), Scott Sawyer (guitar), Taylor Lee (bass), Dan Faust (drums)…
Lois Deloatch & Scott Sawyer
Join jazz vocalist Lois Deloatch for an evening of song. Deloatch has headlined concerts throughout the United States and internationally. She is noted for her rich contralto voice and expansive repertoire, which melds sacred, secular, traditional and contemporary music. She has received numerous awards for her talent and community service including the Shirley Caesar Community Service Award, Indy Arts Award and an Emerging Artist Award. Deloatch will be accompanied by renowned guitarist Scott Sawyer. A CD sale will follow the concert.
Library: Stanford L. Warren Branch – Durham County Library
Location: Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room
Contact: Carter B. Cue