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Big Band Cabaret

Singing, Dancing and Swinging Returns to UWL

34th ANNUAL BIG BAND CABARET- SALUTE TO THE SWING ERA

            The exciting sounds and sights of the 1930’s and 40’s Swing era will come alive in an evening of singing, dancing and big band swing presented by two 18-piece big bands from UW-La Crosse in a scholarship fundraiser at the 32nd annual Big Band Cabaret on Friday, February 25th at 7:30 p.m. in The Bluffs Ballroom of the UW-L Student Union.

            Led by Dr. Jeff Erickson, the UW-L Director of Jazz Studies, the "Tuxedo Dance Orchestra" (aka the UWL Jazz Orchestra) will be joined by several featured instrumentalists and vocalists. The spotlight will be on drummer Josh Wolfe playing Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing,” while UWL music alumnus  Josh Baker will be featured on clarinet for Goodman’s “Let Dance.” Senior jazz performance major Selah-Marie Castellano will sing two Ella Fitzgerald arrangements, “That Old Black Magic and” Just One of Those Things,” as well as Natalie Cole’s “L-O-V-E.” Castellano will also sing with a vocal trio on the Andrews Sisters “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.” New to the jazz program, vocalist Lauren Harkness will sing with the “Black Coat Jazz Band” (aka the UWL Jazz Ensemble) and is featured on classics like “Night and Day” and “When I Fall in Love.”

The biggest hits of the big band era will be covered, such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood,” Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000” as well as a few contemporary selections, such as the Brian Setzer Orchestra’s version of “Jump, Jive and Wail.” In addition to big band favorites, both groups will perform a variety of dance styles including polkas, waltzes, cha chas and tangos. A large dance floor will be set-up for dancing and a free swing dance lesson will be provided by members of the UWL Ballroom and Swing Club just prior to the start of the event. The concert is cabaret-style seating at tables and beverage service and snacks will be available.

            The suggested donation for this scholarship fundraiser is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. For ticket reservations call 608-785-8415 during regular business hours. Tickets will also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended.

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022

Where

The Bluffs Ballroom Student Union

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Student Union

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Music Department at 608.785.8409 or music@uwlax.edu.

Parking

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