Robbins agreed that Jazz Night has increased the number of Mainstay customers. Sometimes the people who hang out here have an exclusionary atmosphere. The question is whether Drake students and staff will accept jazz as a weeknight alternative. Although the people who do come really seem to enjoy it, jazz music is not something a lot of people at Drake are into. However, Knepper disagreed.
Jazz music is a common ground.
Rader hopes to appeal to even those patrons who normally don't listen to jazz. Not only that, but it lets people listen to live music, which is really nice. While a regular playing time has not been set for this semester, Jazz Night is sure to continue. Back to the front page.