Jazz in the Park

The Getrude Salzer Gordon Jazz in the Park concert series with La Crosse’s Great River Big Band swings into its 35th year Sunday, June 21. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the band half-shell at Riverside Park. The rain site is the City Brewery Hospitality Center.
As a special feature this summer, the band will perform Benny Carter’s 10-movement “Kansas City Suite” as originally performed by the Count Basie Orchestra. Five tunes will be featured during the June 21 concert, the other five will
be highlighted during the July 12 concert of the series.
For more information regarding Jazz in the Park or the Great River Big Band, contact Greg Balfany at 608-785-8410 or visit our Contact Us page to drop us a note electronically. Your support is always welcome.
Summer Schedule
All concerts 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
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Riverside Park |
Sunday, July 12 |
Riverside Park The band will also perform the second half of Benny Carter’s “Kansas City Suite". Originally written for the Count Basie Orchestra, the five selections on this week’s performance feature saxophonist’s Jeff Ericson and Chip Schreader along with trumpeter Scott Jensen and trombonist Marty Busch. |
Sunday, July 19 |
Riverside Park |
Thank you to our sponsors!
For information on how you can become a sponsor or on how you can support the band, visit our Support the Band section.
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Thank you to our sound company. |
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Jules Coffee Shop |
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