MANSFIELD — The The Mansfield Jazz Orchestra will present an evening of Classic and Contemporary Jazz on Feb. 15 at Richland Academy of the Arts.
The show will feature a 17-piece Big Band including some of Ohio’s hottest jazz instrumentalists and special guest-Vaughn Wiester. Featured soloists have performed with artists including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Woody Herman, Nancy Wilson and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.
Jazz Orchestra members include:
Randy Mather, tenor saxophone
Bryon Olsheski, tenor saxophone
Eric Snyder, tenor saxophone
Greg Carter, alto saxophone
Will England, bari saxophone
Jack Shantz, trumpet
Eric Gimble, trumpet
Dean Congin, trumpet
Ben Houton, trumpet
Scott Garlock, trombone
Damian Boyd, trombone
Mike Grady, trombone
John Walker, bass trombone
John Allen, Bass
Steve Berry, Drums
David Crane, Piano
This show is a throwback to 1940’s Mansfield with a jazz performance that will be a great treat for the entire family!
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room of the Richland Academy of the Arts-located at 75 N. Walnut Street in Downtown Mansfield Carrousel District.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and veterans and may be purchased at the door, online, or by calling Richland Academy at 419-522-8224.
