An Evening of Jazz— A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra

The Hope College Department of Music presents: “An Evening of Jazz— A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

Under the direction of Robert Shipley, assistant professor of music and director of jazz studies, the Jazz Arts Collective will perform selections honoring the rich musical legacy of Count Basie and his orchestra, whose distinctive style helped define the sound of big band jazz by delivering unmistakable swing and a powerful ensemble sound.

The evening will also feature two outstanding Hope jazz chamber ensembles: the Jazz Guitar Combo, directed by professor Lee Heerspink ’04, and the Steps Ahead Jazz Combo, directed by professor Tom Lockwood. Both ensembles will present an exciting variety of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire, highlighting the creativity, musicianship, and improvisational artistry of Hope College students.
For assistance or accommodations, please contact the Hope College Events and Conferences Office at [email protected] or 616-395-7222 (weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Additional information about Hope College events is available at hope.edu/calendar.