Submitted by: Dick Marsho, President
Sunday, February 16
Presents: CIJS House Band at 6:00 p.m.
Guest Group: Peoria Jazz AllStars at 7:15 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 Members | $7.00 Non-Members | Students are free
The Peoria Jazz AllStars is an auditioned all-city “big band” comprised of dedicated students from the three public high schools: Manual, Peoria High and Richwoods. This prestigious group was founded by and under the direction of Mary Jo Papich from 1993-2001, Bernie Potter from 2001-2004 and Julie Traenkenschuh from 2004-2010. The group is currently directed by Andy Tinsman and performs throughout the year at concerts, jazz festivals and civic events including the Alzheimer’s Walk, Fine Arts Fair and Celebrating Seniors.
Past performances include: At the Montreux and Umbria Jazz Festivals in ‘00, Live on Stage in Branson in ‘01, Disney’s Magic Music Days in ’03, at the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio in ‘06, at Sea World and the Arneson Theater at La Villita in San Antonio, Texas in ’07 and at the IBM Atrium and on the Flight Deck of the USS Intrepid in New York City in ‘09.
They are also one of 40 of America’s most talented high school big bands selected by the International Association of Jazz Educators from 20,000 bands.
For more information on how to book the band or to make a donation please call Andy Tinsman at 672-6600 or e-mail andy.tinsman@psd150.org.
For more information call 692.5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com. For more information about our location, visit www.landmarkrec.com.
Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Additional Dates:
- Sunday, March 16:
- 6:00 p.m. – Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band
- 7:15 p.m. – David Hoffman and Friends
- Sunday, April 20
- 6:00 p.m. – Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band
- 7:15 p.m. – Bradley Jazz Ensemble