DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble Swingin' at the Lakeside

Dance into the evening with the DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble as they celebrate the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Ray Charles and more! Featuring guest vocalists: Taylor Mallory and Jessica Moran.  Free Swing Dance Lessons at 3:30pm provided by Luis and Kasie from Mosaico Dance Company

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs dances and concert programs during the academic year as well as numerous off-campus performances. Its repertoire spans more than a century of large jazz ensemble compositions, including original work from members of the ensemble. The ensemble is a frequent presence at the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival, has performance at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, and in 2004 was recognized by the United States House of Representatives for its work on behalf of the Armed Forces Children’s Education Fund. Music 1181, Community Jazz Ensemble, is a course at COD open to any musician interested in the American musical performance tradition. Sponsored by WDCB 90.9 FM