April 14, 2014

 

Contacts:

Music Department, 247-2350
University Relations, 657-2243

 

Funk, blues, bebop, swing and salsa will be featured 

 

MSU BILLINGS NEWS SERVICES — he MSU Billings Department of Music presents the Yellowjacket Jazz Big Band and Combo playing a tantalizing mix of funk, blues, bebop, swing and salsa on April 24.  

 

Composers featured include Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, Tower of Power and local drummer and educator Matt Devitt.  

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Cisel Recital Hall on MSU Billings’ four-year campus.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students.  MSU Billings student admission is free with a valid MSU Billings ID.

 

For more information on the music program offerings at MSU Billings, call 657-2350 or visit msubillings.edu/cas/music/.

 

MSU Billings Jazz Band

PHOTO ABOVE: Members of the Yellowjacket Jazz Big Band and Combo will perform in Cisel Hall on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.