NJO: 2002-2003 Concert Series

PRESS RELEASE: August 2002

The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra proudly announces its 27th Anniversary Season for 2002-2003 with an exciting series of concerts in Lincoln.

Concerts will all take place at the Cornhusker Hotel, 333 South 13th St.  The Valentine Cocktail / Dance will also be at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln this year.  Season concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m.  At the Cornhusker Hotel concerts, priority seating for season members only is from 7:00 - 7:15 p.m., and general admission begins at 7:15 p.m. for tickets purchased at the door.  The Valentine Cocktail / Dance begins at 6:30 p.m.

As part of our 27th Anniversary celebration, we will also be featuring several exciting and nationally recognized guest artists.

The concert line-up is as follows:

"Triumphant Return" Ryan Kisor, Trumpet
September 10, 2002
"Christmas & All That Jazz" Guest Vocalist Annette Murrell
December 17, 2002
"Learning From A Young Master" Pianist Eldar Djangirov & The Young Lions All-Star Band
January 22, 2002
"Valentines & Jazz" Dinner & Dance
February 14, 2003
"Tenor Titans" Saxophonists Don Menza & Pete Christlieb
March 25, 2003
"Remembering Sinatra & Basie" Vocalist Tony Gulizia & Winner of NJO Young Jazz Artist Competition
May 6, 2003

Season tickets include the five concerts, but do NOT include the Valentine Dinner & Dance.

Season memberships for admission to the five-concert series are:  $20 for students, $48 for senior citizens (65 & older), and $60 for adults.  Tickets at the door are:  $6 for students, $15 for senior citizens, and $18 for adults.

For more information, please call the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Business Office at Arts Incorporated, 216 North 11th St., Suite 202, Lincoln NE 68508-1401.  Phone (402) 477-8446



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