April 7, 2009
(JACKSON, Miss.) - New Orleans jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison will be the guest musician for Jackson State University's annual outdoor concert, "Jazz On The Plaza," at 6 p.m. April 24 on the main campus, 1400 John R. Lynch St.
Harrison is regarded as one of the most influential jazz musicians of today and he remains inextricably tied to his New Orleans roots. He is a proven jazz master of many musical genres, and has written and performed many innovative classic jazz compositions.
"This is one of our most exciting events of the year," said Russell Thomas Jr., professor of music and director of jazz education at Jackson State. "We are taking our music programming from the concert hall to the outside. We're taking it to the people. Anyone can come and enjoy a night of great big band and vocal jazz."
The event also will feature JSU's Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Ensemble II, and the Vocal and Jazz Ensemble.
Jazz on the Plaza is free and open to the public. For more information, call 601-979-2141.
