MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Johnson (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800

October 27, 2000

River Jazz Ensemble Concert

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public Note: Parking is available on University lots after 7 p.m. weeknights.

The River Jazz Ensemble, a 20-member group specializing in big band music, will perform at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus.

The ensemble, directed by Matt Mealey, will perform Chameleon by Herbie Hancock, Maputo by David Sanborn, Soliloquy for Saxophones by David Berger, and Day In, Day Out, made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra.

The concert will also feature the University of Rochester Jazz Combo and is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the music department at 275-2828.

About the University of Rochester

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