7th Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert

Members of North Central College’s internationally-acclaimed jazz faculty will present their seventh annual Christmas Concert. The concert will feature a collection of well-known holiday favorites with a jazz twist. The faculty artists include vocalist Janice Borla, saxophonist Mitch Paliga, trumpeter Art Davis, trombonist Tim Coffman, vibraphonist Brad Stirtz, pianist Chris White, bassist Kelly Sill and drummer Jack Mouse. At the top of their game, each faculty artist is a talented musician-educator in the College’s Jazz Studies program. They’re all successful as independent jazz artists, performing in public venues and releasing new recordings. This season’s jazz series is co-presented by Flashpoint Creative Arts, whose goal is to promote greater understanding of and participation in the art of improvisation with innovative artistic and educational experiences that draw people more deeply into the improvisatory process.

Featuring:

Janice Borla (voice)

Mitch Paliga (saxophone)

Art Davis (trumpet)

Tim Coffman (trombone)

Brad Stirtz (vibraphone)

Chris White (piano)

Kelly Sill (bass)

Jack Mouse (drums)

Upcoming dates:

Jan 10              Art Davis

Jan 31              Kelly Sill & Jack Mouse

Feb 14             Janice Borla

Feb 28             Big Band with special guests Brad Stirtz and Chris White

Apr 17             Tim Coffman