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The Music Department of Valdosta State University offers a complete musical experience in the area of jazz studies. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for a professional career in jazz performance, arranging/composition, and jazz education. Students at Valdosta State work closely with an esteemed faculty of gifted performers committed to quality instruction. The performance of jazz plays an essential part in the development of students at Valdosta State and all students have the opportunity to participate in jazz ensembles.
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THE VSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE FEATURING JOHN CLAYTON THURsday, DECEMBER 1 at 7:30pm, Whitehead Auditorium
The VSU Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Springfield with guest composer, conductor and bassist John Clayton.
John Clayton is one of the world's foremost jazz bassists and bandleaders. He co-leads the Clayton Brothers Quintet and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He is a Grammy-winning composer/arranger who has written, performed and arranged music for Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Milt Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Dr. John and many others.
The concert is free and open to the public.