That, in essence, is what a jazz band does. They all know the tune beforehand, and the responsibilities of their chosen instruments. The piano, guitar, bass and drums, while all able to fill the ...

Manchester University will present its spring concert, "A Musical Epic," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in Cordier Auditorium.

People still create and perform jazz and blues music today. They are both very popular styles of music. Blues music can be played on instruments like the guitar, piano and harmonica. Singing is ...

and percussion instruments. They perform standard concert band arrangements representing multiple styles and genres. The jazz band has approximately 25 members, all of whom are members of the ...

He’s composed for jazz bands, classical ensembles and even berimbau, a single-stringed Afro-Brazilian instrument best known for accompanying capoeira matches. In 2020’s “Pollinator” — a ...