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The concert will be held at Memorial Auditorium, opening with a performance by the Pitt State Jazz Band directed by Professor Todd Hastings.
A pre-concert guest appearance by the student band The Little Green Men, whose members also are in the Pitt State Jazz Band, will begin at 6:45 p.m.
A limited number of tickets for floor seating are on sale at the Pitt State Ticket Office. Balcony seating is reserved for members of the more than 70 area high school jazz bands that will be performing for judges throughout the day.
The Lao Tizer Band's performances blend intricate rhythms and dazzling improvisations, creating an experience that's both exhilarating and sophisticated.
With a lineup of world-class musicians, the band delivers a high-energy show that transcends genres and demonstrates “rare musicianship from a team of modern masters.” (The Royal Gazette).
Fresh off the release of their brand-new album and video project, AMPLIFY, The Lao Tizer Band promises an unforgettable live experience. The new release marks a major evolution for the group, showcasing five original vocal tracks and four original instrumentals, all performed by an all-star lineup of world-class musicians.
Recorded and filmed live at the legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood — complete with a seven-camera video shoot — AMPLIFY captures the band’s dynamic energy and genre-bending creativity.
When they take the stage in Pittsburg, expect an electrifying mix of jazz, funk, soul, and world influences, led by keyboardist and bandleader Lao Tizer, a former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee.
Joining him will be:
The festival started in its current form in 1974 with just 14 bands and has grown to be one of the largest and most celebrated educational jazz festivals in the Midwest.
School jazz band performances will take place at McCray Hall, the Overman Student Center, and Memorial Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are open to the public at no charge.
