il Central Jazz Train; Dave Hoffman & Friends at Landmark Recreation Center

The Central Illinois Jazz Society
Serving Central Illinois Since 1978

Presents
Illinois Central Jazz Train
At 6:00 p.m.

Guest Group
David Hoffman and Friends
At 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, March 16, 2014
The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center
3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(Parking is available in Landmark lot and across Dries Lane)

David Hoffman will be doing something different for this program. It will be a surprise called "Life of a Groove". David will present original music that draws from many idioms that have influenced him, including jazz, funk, r&b, ethnic and world music. He will be drawing on the unique talents of friends that play unusual instruments, or usual instruments in unusual ways. Those who have attended previous programs know how talented David is as a writer and as a performer. He has performed regularly with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band and as a guest performer. He is well recognized as an instructor and mentor for developing musicians. He also performed as an arranger and composer with the Ray Charles Orchestra throughout the world for more than 13 years....

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The Central Illinois Jazz Society
Serving Central Illinois Since 1978

Presents
Illinois Central Jazz Train
At 6:00 p.m.

Guest Group
David Hoffman and Friends
At 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, March 16, 2014
The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center
3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(Parking is available in Landmark lot and across Dries Lane)

David Hoffman will be doing something different for this program. It will be a surprise called "Life of a Groove". David will present original music that draws from many idioms that have influenced him, including jazz, funk, r&b, ethnic and world music. He will be drawing on the unique talents of friends that play unusual instruments, or usual instruments in unusual ways. Those who have attended previous programs know how talented David is as a writer and as a performer. He has performed regularly with the Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band and as a guest performer. He is well recognized as an instructor and mentor for developing musicians. He also performed as an arranger and composer with the Ray Charles Orchestra throughout the world for more than 13 years.

The Illinois Central Jazz Train, directed by Larry Harms, will play during the first set. The Jazz Train is an Illinois Central College performing group, where they present two concerts per year. The Jazz Train was formed in August of 2004 and includes some of the finest young and seasoned jazz musicians in Central Illinois. The Jazz Train has been a Guest Group for Jazz Society programs since 2006. They have a big band sound with an extra kick. For more information call 692-5330 or visit www.peoriajazz.com. For more information about our location, visit www.landmarkrec.com. Food and beverages are available for purchase at this live jazz program.

Admission: $5.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members Students are free
The Central Illinois Jazz Society is a non-profit organization that is open to anyone who enjoys jazz. You do not have to be a musician to be a member or to attend our programs. Please consider joining the Central Illinois Jazz Society and supporting live jazz.

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