The Russian Dragon Band has built a large, varied and colorful repertoire of original pieces, modern compositions from Europe and America, plus unique arrangements of jazz standards. The group also delves into free improvisation, theatre and spontaneous storytelling. When Kentucky Was Indiana , the first CD recorded by the Russian Dragon Band, was released in 1995 on the Synergy Music label. The group's second CD, The Book of Bhu , debuted in February also on Synergy.
Admission is free and no tickets are required.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Radar, one of the top DJs in the world, whose home base is Phoenix, will perform Raul Yanez's Concerto for Turntable . Paul Kreiling will be the guest conductor for the world premiere of his new concerto for orchestra, A Rite of Passage . Admission is free and no tickets are required. Doors open at 7 p.m. The March 5 concert features the School of Music's jazz faculty and the Jazz Repertory Band. Both the March 6 and 8 concerts showcase the Russian Dragon Band.