The Eagle Jazz tunes filled the Tavern all week as part of a special music festival.
Jazz music is an evolving culture that has inspired many contemporary artists.
Last week jazz musicians graced the stage of the Tavern and brought AU the first Jazz and Blues Fest. The festival came about through the collaboration of Patrick Carol of the Department of Performing Arts, Evolution of Jazz and Blues professor Rusty Hassan and many other university officials and offices. Featuring students, professors and several local jazz performers, the hope was to bring a new form of music to the attention of the campus community, Carol said. The Department of Performing Arts often presents classical music through the University Orchestra and Concert Choir. The Student Music Board often presents modern popular music.