Adding even more zip to this fall's performance is the fact that all of the jazz charts featuring Jimmy Heath will have been written and arranged by the artist himself. Heath's interest in performing with the NIU Jazz Ensemble stems from his friendship with Ron Carter and his appreciation for the band's stellar reputation. NIU's entire jazz program is one of the nation's best, having recently been ranked among the nation's top ten by U.S. News and World Report . Given a long history of other more qualitative indicators, especially the continuing tradition of guest artists of the caliber of Jimmy Heath, it is fair to say that the program's visibility is based on an extraordinary tradition of excellence. The NIU Jazz Ensemble fall concert featuring guest artist Jimmy Heath is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center.
Admission is free.
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