The Greg Ward Quartet at Trailside Event Center

Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer who was born in Peoria and came of age on the CIJS stage. After stints at some of the finest jazz venues in NYC and around the world, Greg is now based in Chicago.

Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed. He maintains an active international touring schedule with various ensembles, and he was recently appointed to the faculty of the Jacob School of Music at Indiana University as Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone. ...

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Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer who was born in Peoria and came of age on the CIJS stage. After stints at some of the finest jazz venues in NYC and around the world, Greg is now based in Chicago.

Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed. He maintains an active international touring schedule with various ensembles, and he was recently appointed to the faculty of the Jacob School of Music at Indiana University as Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone.
This will be an unforgettable hometown performance for this internationally renowned jazz phenom!

They will play both sets.
Food may be brought in, no drinks (available for purchase).
Tickets at the door- $12 non members $8 members Students free
CIJS is non-profit.

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