Performance Schedule
"That's why they call it 'playing!' "
- Phil Sobel
Sunday, June 2 - Friday, June 7, 2019
Joe's Jazz Camp
Cambridge High School
Milton, GA
This is the 3rd year for Jazz Labs Alumnus Lee Watts and Bandleader/Trumpeter/Singer extraordinaire Joe Gransden to host a stellar Jazz Camp with world class faculty in a gorgeous facility! Can't wait to see what surprises happen this year - always a great time, and such an educational opportunity for so many students!
Sunday, June 9 - Friday, June 14, 2019
Jazz Labs Dayton at the University of Dayton
Fitz Hall
University of Dayton
1529 Brown Street
Dayton, OH 45409
Jazz Labs was founded by Hal in 1993, and over the past quarter century, through several administrative permutations, Hal has succeeded in building a world class faculty of great players who are also great teachers. This year we're very excited about our move to the University of Dayton, so if you know any Junior High or High School musicians who want to Do Jazz, have them register at our website - just follow the link below:
You'll also want to join us for one (or all!) of our concerts in Boll Theatre, all FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Wednesday, June 12 - 7:00 pm - Internationally Renowned Guest Artist Bria Skonberg
Thursday, June 13 - 7:00 pm - Jazz Labs Student Big Bands
Friday, June 14 - 12:00 Noon - Jazz Labs Student Combos
Friday, June 28, 2019
Kim Kelly Orchestra Performance
Downtown Tipp City, OH
Cincinnati, OH 45202
7:00pm - 9:30pm
MOne of the most popular big band in the area, Hal helped Kim start this Orchestra quite a while ago - come on out and see the FREE concert on the street in Tipp City!
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Brass Tracks Band Featured Performance
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival
Riverscape Metropark
111 E. Monument Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45402
FREE EVENT!
This band has gotten so tight over the last 5 years - it's so fun to play in and write for, and audiences are thrilled to hear all the classic horn band tunes. Come and help us light up the night with this FREE concert!
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Friday, July 5, 2019
Performance with Mike Sharfe Trio
Washington Platform
1000 Elm Street - Corner of Elm and Court
Cincinnati, OH 45202
9:00pm - 12:00am
This is always a fun hang - great food, great atmosphere, and great musicians playing straight ahead jazz! Mike Sharfe always puts together stellar groups, and most recently I was able to reconnect with pianist Phil DeGreg and drummer John Taylor. What a delicous night of music that was - looking forward to repeating the experience - hope you can come share it!
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Saturday, July 6, 2019
Performance with Miami University Steel Band
Keehner Park, niversity of Dayton - Raymond Fitz Hall
7411 Barret Road
West Chester Township, OH 45069
Chris Tanner just celebrated 25 years with the Miami University Steel Band, and what a great group it is! I am proud to continue my association with the band, and play some fun Steel Band music in an outdoor park setting - always a great time - come on out!