Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents "Buddy, Woody and Stan" at George Mason University's Center for the Arts

Northern Virginia’s very own jazz orchestra presents a very special tribute concert celebrating the music of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and Stan Kenton. This esteemed orchestra of gifted musicians from the Washington, D.C. area brings audiences jumping to their feet for enthusiastic ovations when they perform their stunning interpretations of traditional jazz classics. Artistic director and alto sax virtuoso Jim Carroll’s illustrious career includes performances at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the Kennedy Center, Royal Albert Hall and the Apollo Theatre. A versatile performer, Carroll has performed with Michael Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Taylor, Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Experience an evening of extraordinary jazz....

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Northern Virginia’s very own jazz orchestra presents a very special tribute concert celebrating the music of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and Stan Kenton. This esteemed orchestra of gifted musicians from the Washington, D.C. area brings audiences jumping to their feet for enthusiastic ovations when they perform their stunning interpretations of traditional jazz classics. Artistic director and alto sax virtuoso Jim Carroll’s illustrious career includes performances at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the Kennedy Center, Royal Albert Hall and the Apollo Theatre. A versatile performer, Carroll has performed with Michael Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Taylor, Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Experience an evening of extraordinary jazz.

Tickets for METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA are $20, $32, $40. Family Friendly! Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468, visit cfa.gmu.edu or visit the Center for the Arts box office, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert Hall and FREE parking is located in university lot K. Visit cfa.gmu.edu.

SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE SEPT. 1, 2011. SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW.

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