Jazz Festival Concerts & Events

7:30 p.m. Artists Series Concert
Jazz Festival Kick Off with five-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon backed by UW-Eau Claire's award-winning Jazz Ensemble I at Zorn Arena, UW-Eau Claire. (Contact the University Service Center, 836-3727, for tickets.)

7:00 p.m. Pre-Concert Show

7:30 p.m. Evening Concert
Featuring UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Honor College Big Band and Combo, and Guest Artists Benny Golson, Dave Weckl and Chris Brubeck at Eau Claire Memorial High School Auditorium.

Saturday, March 29

Noon, Gantner Concert Hall, UWEC
Featuring Chris Brubeck

Saturday, March 29

4:30 p.m., Zorn Arena, UWEC
Featuring "One of the world's greatest Cuban pianists -- Nachito Herrera Band

Saturday, March 29

6:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Show

7:00 p.m. Evening Concert
Featuring UWEC Jazz Ensemble I, Honor Middle School and High School Big Bands and Combos, and Guest Artists Benny Golson, Dave Weckl and Chris Brubeck at Eau Claire Memorial High School Auditorium.

Sunday, March 30

2:00 p.m. Chris Brubeck with Triple Play
The State Theatre
“Triple Play” is the name given to three outstanding and versatile musicians: Peter “Madcat” Ruth (on harmonica, guitar, jaw harp,percussion and vocals), Joel Brown (folk and classical acoustic guitarand vocals) and Chris Brubeck (electric bass, bass trombone,piano and vocals). Collectively they bring a rare level of joy, virtuosity, and American spirit to the folk, blues, jazz, funk and classical music they perform. Sponsored by the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. Ticket information at 715.832.ARTS or http://www.eauclairearts.com/