A night of eclectic sounds with the Jazz and Improvisation department showcasing the talents of our emerging contemporary improvisers and staff, as they perform in large ensembles. Featuring Masters & Apprentices directed by Andrea Keller, Big Band Mini directed by Vanessa Perica, Get on the Good Foot directed by Brett Williams, Conjuress directed by Lena Douglas, Aviana (vocal ensemble) directed by Gian Slater, Tonos (guitar ensemble) directed by Stephen Magnusson, Yambu (percussion ensemble) directed by Alex Pertout, and more!

REPERTOIRE
Thirteen J&I Large Ensembles perform a diverse array of repertoire, alternating between venues.

ENSEMBLES

Conjuress - directed by Lena Douglas
Tonus (guitar) - directed by Stephen Magnusson
Masters & Apprentices - directed by Andrea Keller
Aviana (vocal) - directed by Gian Slater
Frensesi - directed by Alex Pertout
Big Band Mini - directed by Vanessa Perica
Hylife - directed by Jordan Murray
Yambu (percussion) - directed by Alex Pertout
Ensemble Max - directed by Jenny Barnes
Get on the Good Foot - directed by Brett Williams
The Remix Project - directed by Joe Talia
The Afro Beat Experience - directed by Yunior Terry
Diamond Hands - directed by Barney McAll

Refreshments

Lionel's will be open and there will be a pizza truck on campus.

Venue

The Jazz and Improvisation Large Ensemble Feast takes place in Lionel's Lounge and the adjacent Red Shed Studio 3. Please enter Lionel's Lounge via Grant Street, Southbank, to be admitted to the event space by Front of House.

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