The Adolphus Jazz Ensemble will perform for the Gustavus community in its annual spring concert on Sunday, April 25.

The ensemble, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Steve Wright, will perform original music by Dr. Wright, Jeff Jarvis and Dean Sorenson. The concert will consist of a bit of swing, blues and a taste of Latin.

“I like that we play mostly upbeat tunes to which you can get your groove on. Students should go see the concert because an energetic audience with many people drives the band to play a more exciting show. Everybody wins,” Junior Physics Major and bass player Will Grant said.

The Adolphus Jazz Ensemble is an 18-member group and is one of two jazz ensembles at Gustavus. It typically performs two to three times per semester. It also plays with the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band at Midnight Express on Reading Day.
“I greatly enjoy jazz. As it [is] my fourth and senior year in the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, I have had the opportunity to play a wide variety of music selections over the years, and whether it would be a high tempo samba, a funky rock or a smooth mellow jazz ballad, it is a fun and unique way to express music,” Senior Management Major and trumpet player Jeff Linngren said.

“Everyone is greatly encouraged and welcome to come hear this great concert. Whether you like listening to jazz or not, this concert will have a little bit of everything for all listeners to enjoy. Come support your fellow Gusties as we play an evening of great jazz,” Linngren said.

The concert will take place in Bjorling Recital Hall from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is open and free to the public.