Jazz Ensemble II performs March 4

Posted March 2, 2015 at 4:54 p.m.

BOONE—Jazz tunes inspired by the Beatles, a Latin beat and the romance of Paris will be performed March 4 at Appalachian State University by Appalachian Jazz Ensemble II.

The performance, directed by Rob Berry, begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.

The ensemble’s brass and percussion section open with a Bill Holman arrangement of “Norwegian Wood,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The ensemble also will perform “Hey! That’s Nacho Cheese!” by Tom Kubis and “Soft as Velvet” by Sammy Nestico, featuring alto saxophonist Dan Reed.

Also on the program is “Tutu” by Marcus Miller, “Jordu” by Duke Jorgan, “Uchibeng Wow-Wow” by Michael Mossman, “Big Mama Cass” by Don Sebesky and “April in Paris” by Vernon Duke.

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