Backstage Jazz: Small Groups

Fri Jan 24 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-05:00

Rozsa Center | Houghton

Rozsa Center
Publisher/HostRozsa Center
Backstage Jazz: Small Groups
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Four talented Michigan Tech Jazz ensembles put on a concert in the Rozsa’s Backstage Jazz Club. Led by Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela, these small groups offer a diverse range of styles:
▫️ Momentum - soulful funk with vocals and guitar
▫️ Velocity - a four-piece jazz fusion
▫️ Prince’s Point - traditional jazz with old-style swing
▫️ JazTec - MTU’s premier Jazz group specializing in contemporary jazz, funk, and original styles
——EVENT DETAILS——
🗓️ Friday & Saturday, January 24-25, 2025
🕗 7:30 p.m.
📍 Rozsa Backstage
🎟️ Pay As You’re Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee)**
⏳ Duration Approx. 90 minutes
💺 General Admission
TICKETS: mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=199
CONTENT GUIDANCE: loud music
——ARTISTS, SERIES, AND SPONSOR DETAILS——
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
JazTec
JazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-piece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz, funk, and original styles. The instrumentation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each member ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to develop an individual style.
ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH JAZZ
Michigan Tech Jazz, directed by Adam Meckler, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences performed by students, local performers, and national names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.
Learn more at www.mtu.edu/vpa/music/ensembles/jazz/
ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES
The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.
Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.
Learn more about the Rozsa Center and the Michigan Tech Music Series by visiting https://www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/explore-by-series/michigan-tech-music-series/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and its Circle of Supporters. /www.mtu.edu/rozsa/support/giving/donors/
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**WHAT IS PAY AS YOU'RE ABLE?
Pay As You're Able ticketing is designed to remove financial barriers and promote greater accessibility to the performing arts. The program allows guests to select their ticket from various price levels based on what they can afford.
Learn more about Pay As You're Able at: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/ticket-information/
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The full digital program will be available online at least one day in advance bit.ly/rozsaprograms
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/plan-your-visit/
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Rozsa Center, 1700 US-41, Houghton, MI 49931-1194, United States,Houghton, Michigan

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