2012 SWOSU Jazz Festival
February 9 - 10, 2012
Featuring the Paul McKee Quartet
The 1st Annual SWOSU jazz festival was held on January 8, 1971 featuring Clark Terry. Dr. Terry Segress started the festival and ran it for 36 years. Dr. Keith Talley took over the jazz festival in 2007. Other past guest artists have featured: Rich Matteson, Diane Reeves, Jamey Aebersold, Frank Mantooth, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Bill Watrous, Paquito D’Rivera, Eddie Daniels, Dan Haerle, Byron Stripling, Frank Fontana, Bobby Watson, John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Terell Stafford and Randy Brecker among many others.
Regional university, high school and middle school jazz bands are invited to perform for comments and ratings during the festival.
The festival is generously supported by the SWOSU Department of Music and a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Festival at a Glance
Featuring Paul McKee, trombone
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:00pm Concert Featuring the
Paul McKee Quartet
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-Berrong Music Hall Room 101
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-Price FREE (seating is limited)
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:00am-5:00pm - University, High School and Middle School Jazz Bands
- Fine Arts Auditorium & Fine Arts 102
Friday, February 10, 2012
1:00pm Festival Concert featuring SWOSU Jazz Ensemble ‘A’ and the Paul McKee Quartet
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-Fine Arts Auditorium
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-$3 students, $10 adults
8:00pm Festival Concert featuring SWOSU Jazz Ensemble ‘A’ and the Paul McKee Quartet
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-Fine Arts Auditorium
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-$3 students, $10 adults
About the Festival
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