Perhaps I should have titled this \u201cand all that Jazz!\u201d after the hit song from the musical Chicago<\/i>.\u00a0 But, what I wanted to communicate to you is that there are all kinds of music and they all loosely get categorized under \u201cJazz.\u201d\u00a0 The music idiom of Jazz has been attached to so many styles that it is almost confusing.\u00a0 It is certainly confusing to someone trying to determine whether they actually like it or not.<\/p>\n
Early Jazz originated from the Blues and Spirituals created by African slaves in the 1800s.\u00a0 Since then, it has taken the form of Ragtime, Blues, Gospel, Big Band, Be-Bop, Swing, and even what we now call Smooth Jazz; and probably many other forms between.<\/p>\n
In the next two weeks, we have two types of Jazz coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.\u00a0 This Saturday night, February 21, will feature a group called Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.\u00a0 Some might call them a Jazz Band, and certainly they have elements of Jazz in their music.\u00a0 More accurately however, they would be defined as a Swing Band.\u00a0 They will have a hard-hitting rhythmic feel to the music created by horns, drums and vocals.\u00a0 This is not exactly the Benny Goodman Swing some may be thinking of, although it will certainly be toe tapping and a dancing in the aisles feel much like young people enjoyed in the 1940s to Goodman\u2019s music.<\/p>\n
I was told that the people of the Greenville, Tennessee, Niswonger Performing Arts Center enjoyed Big Bad Voodoo Daddy more than almost any show they have ever had.\u00a0 It will certainly be a fun and lively night.\u00a0 Tickets remain for this 7:30 p.m. concert.\u00a0 If you are looking for a fun evening, this is one you won\u2019t want to miss!\u00a0 I have to tell you that when I mentioned this concert from the stage this past Sunday before \u201cAnything Goes,\u201d the musicians in the pit were giving me high five gestures.\u00a0They are all Big Bad fans!<\/p>\n
Then on Tuesday, March 3, the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors come to town to present a free concert at the Niswonger.\u00a0 Of course, the price can\u2019t be beaten!\u00a0 What I will also guarantee is that the enjoyment also may not be beaten.\u00a0 We have had the privilege of presenting the U.S. Army Field Band\u2019s Concert Band and Soldier\u2019s Chorus, as well as the Navy Sea Chanters and the Wright Patterson Air Force Band of Flight.\u00a0 They have all presented exceptional shows — as a matter of fact, some of my all-time favorites.<\/p>\n
The Jazz Ambassadors will perform a diverse program of Jazz tunes.\u00a0Those who enjoy Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman will certainly be pleased, but so will others looking for their fill of more current songs and, of course, patriotic songs done in a Jazz style, but still poignantly patriotic!\u00a0 I have heard a number of their arrangements and they are exceptional, especially the patriotic tunes.\u00a0 They will have vocals along with their Big Band sounds.<\/p>\n
Free tickets have been distributed at the Times-Bulletin Media office on Fox Road as well as the Niswonger box office.\u00a0 After a deluge of ticket distribution following \u201cAnything Goes,\u201d we are just about out.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t yet have a ticket, get yours immediately before they are all gone.\u00a0 We thank the Times-Bulletin Media for helping sponsor this free concert.<\/p>\n
Memphis<\/i>, the musical, is coming to town on March 28-29.\u00a0It is an exceptional Broadway musical that will have other elements of Jazz in it, along with the Blues and early Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll.\u00a0 We finish the season on April 25 with The Temptations and some might call it a type of Jazz, although they are more commonly referred to as an R&B (rhythm and blues) group.\u00a0They\u2019ve been sold out for over a month!<\/p>\n
All kinds of Jazz at the Niswonger.\u00a0Make your choice and see what you like the most.\u00a0 You may like them all!<\/p>\n
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