Free and open to the public, the concert will first feature the Big Band, a brassy, bold instrumental ensemble under the baton of Stephen Richter, director of instrumental activities. The band will belt out the familiar sounds of such popular jazz legends as George and Ira Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, George Shutack and Frank Mantooth.

Taking center stage in front of the powerful sounds of the Big Band will be vocal soloist Jessie Bassette, a senior from Pekin, who will sing "The Man I Love" and "The Look of Love." The concert will also include such favorites as "Santa Fe Bandolero" and "Slow Dancin.’"

From the ranks of the Big Band, the college’s newest group, the Jazz Combo, was formed. The smaller ensemble will perform a short program of combo classics, including the premier of "Razmataz," a new composition by Jason Lim, a freshman from Scotland.