Angelo State University’s Jazz Ensemble hosts their first “Jazz Combo Jam Session” of the fall from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at The House of FiFi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St. in downtown San Angelo.
Styled less like a traditional concert and more like an open jam session, the event is free and open to the public. An ASU Jazz Combo will perform from 4-5 p.m., showcasing an eclectic mix of jazz standards, contemporary tunes and improvisation.
Following the Jazz Combo performance, the stage will be opened up for anyone in the audience who would like to join in with the Jazz Combo for a jam session.
“This jam session will feature student musicians exploring the art of improvisation, swinging through jazz standards, and creating spontaneous moments of music-making,” said Dr. Trent Shuey, director of the Jazz Ensembles program.
“Come enjoy a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere, support local talent, and experience the energy of jazz in real time. It’s a great opportunity for our students to perform, connect with fellow musicians and keep the jazz tradition alive.”
The ASU Jazz Combo will feature students performing on trumpet, saxophone, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums, along with Shuey on vibraphone. All musicians, whether students, professionals or just passionate jazz fans, are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the open jam session.
— From Tom Nurre Jr., ASU Office of Marketing and Communications
If Jazz just isn’t your thing (it should be but I won’t judge), check out these other acts this weekend:
Blaine’s Pub, 10 W. Harris Ave.
Friday, 9 p.m. – Thomas Babiak
Clarion Hotel Arclight Bar, 441 Rio Concho Dr.
Saturday, 10 p.m. – Jon Stork
Garden Lounge, 19 S. Park St.
Friday, 7 p.m. – Randall Stephens
Saturday, 8 p.m. – Seth Seaton
House of Fifi Dubois, 123 S. Chadbourne
Thursday, 8 p.m. – Cristeros
Saturday, 4 p.m. – ASU Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – Derek Teague Band
Plateau Brewing Company, 214 N. Chadbourne
Friday, 8 p.m. – Patrick Venne
VFW Hall, 125 S. Browning St.
Thursday, 7 p.m. – Bobby Marquez
