Eastman Jazz Ensemble, New Jazz Ensemble and Special Guest Alumni Present: A Tribute to Rayburn Wright

Description:

A true Eastman legend, Rayburn Wright was also a legend as composer and arranger, conductor and teacher. During his two decades on the Eastman faculty, from 1970 to 1990, he hosted many of the great names in jazz and taught many of the influential jazz artists to emerge in recent decades. Many of them will return to Eastman in October to perform in a tribute concert. Join Eastman’s two jazz ensembles and a dazzling array of special guests to celebrate the legacy of a great jazz musician and educator!

Tickets required for this free concert.

Date: Friday, October 12, 2012

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Location:  Kodak Hall