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from the issue of May 8, 2008
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White to open Jazz In June
A campus talent will open the 17th season of Jazz in June.
Darryl White, associate professor of trumpet at UNL, will lead the Darryl White Group in the Jazz in June season opening performance at 7 p.m. June 3. The performance will include pieces ranging from classical standards by Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk to White's own compositions.
White has been playing the horn since age 10. While training as a classical musician, White found his passion in jazz. His experiences include a wide range of idioms, including guest soloist with the Omaha Symphony, the Lake Forest Chamber Orchestra, and a variety of venues, including the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City and Nebraska's statewide NET Radio.
White's albums include "In the Fullness of Time and Ancient Memories," and his 2007 release "Resonance" with recording artist Art Lande.
Joining White for the performance are Dave Pietro on saxophone, Jeff Jenkins on keyboards, Craig Akin on bass guitar, Michael Pujado on percussion, and Brandon Draper on drums.
White last played Jazz in June with the Darryl White Sextet in 2003. For more information, go to www.darrylwhite.com.
Jazz in June is organized by the Sheldon Art Association. Concerts begins at 7 p.m. in the Sheldon sculpture gardens.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Before each performance, a special children's concert will be offered at 6:15 p.m. in the Sheldon's auditorium. The performances will feature Lincoln folk singer Chris Sayre on June 3 and 10, and the String Beans on June 17 and 24.
The Jazz in June Market will open before each performance at 5 p.m. on 12th and R streets. The market includes dinner items, fresh produce, baked goods, ice cream from the UNL Dairy Store and other items for purchase.
Jazz in June performances are free to all, but concertgoers are asked to make a minimum donation of $1 per person to continue the series.
2008 schedule
All performances begin at 7 p.m. on the west side of the Sheldon Museum of Art
June 3
Darryl White Group
www.darrylwhite.com
For more information, see story above.
June 10
The Dan Thomas Quintet
www.danthomasjazz.com
A Kansas City-based group that plays original material influenced by the hard bop East Coast tradition.
Features Dan Thomas (saxophone), Joe Parisi (trumpet, flugelhorn), Brandon Draper (drums), Roger Wilder (piano) and Bram Wijnands (bass guitar).
June 17
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band featuring Bonnie Eisele
www.lesdemerlemusic.com
A high-energy ensemble that includes the drums of Les DeMerle and vocals of Bonnie Eisele.
Joining the headliners are Mike Levine (piano) and Jamie Ousley (bass guitar).
June 24
Lao Tizer Band
www.laotizer.com
Keyboardist Lao Tizer is a torchbearer for a new jazz generation.
The band also includes Steve Nieves (saxophone, percussion, vocals), Jeff Kollman (guitar) and Drew Megna (drums).
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