Jazz Concert, Feb. 25

The Knox College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nicole Whittaker, will perform at 7 p.m., Monday, February 25, in Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, on the Knox campus in Galesburg, Illinois.

The Bradley University Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Todd Kelly, with guest artist and world-renowned trumpeter Wayne Bergeron will also perform.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The Bradley University Jazz Band is the flagship ensemble of the Bradley University Jazz Program. In past years, they have performed at the Illinois Collegiate Jazz Festival and the Elmhurst Jazz Festival.

Wayne Bergeron is regarded as one of the most active players on the Los Angeles scene. His first solo big band CD entitled "You Call This A Living?" earned him a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble as well as rave reviews from fans and press worldwide. As a sideman he has been involved with hundreds of CD projects that include Beyonc?, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, INXS, Michael Bolton, Gwen Stefani, Earth Wind & Fire, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Chicago, Bette Midler, Ray Charles, Diane Reeves, Celine Dion, Diana Krall, Mel Torm?, Barry Manilow and many other artists. Related links Knox College Music Program