MONMOUTH, Ill. — The jazz sounds of such legends as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane will be featured when the Monmouth College Jazz Band performs a special “pre-break concert and jam session” on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Scotland Yard in the college’s Stockdale Center. The event is free and open to the public.

According to James Betts, associate professor of music and director of the Jazz Band, the group will also feature music from a collection of Walt Disney films and some original compositions written specifically for the 11-member ensemble. Also, a faculty trio, featuring Jon Grahe, assistant professor of biology, on the trumpet; Dick Johnston, associate professor of political economy and commerce, on the harmonica; and Joel Nathan Rosen, visiting assistant professor of anthropology and sociology, on the guitar, will accompany a special jam session.

Audience members can take advantage of food and refreshments served in the food court at Scotland Yard.

The Jazz Band performs both traditional big-band literature and small-combo styles, including original compositions by the members. Basic training in improvisational skills is included, and all members get to play solos.