The College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble performs during the annual concert.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a Jazz Ensemble concert in the Jones Auditorium on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, and the event is open to the public.

The College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble is a high energy group comprised of both music and non-music majors that performs a wide variety of jazz styles.

Program:

                “Phat and Sassy,” by Paul Baker

                “Caravan,” by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, arranged by Alan Baylock

                “Hay Burner,” by Sammy Nestico 

                “Always and Forever,” by Pat Metheny/arranged by Bob Curnow

                “Bari, Bari Good!” by Andy Clark

                “Modern Pecknology,” by Kris Berg

                “Engine No. 9,” by Les Hooper

                “Gonna Fly Now,” by Bill Conti/arranged by Jay Chattaway  

“The group will be joined by Taylor Dodson (a former C of O student) on guitar and Robert Offutt on trumpet, the Joe Bonamassa and Maynard Ferguson of the Ozarks!” said Dr. Kevin Powers, assistant professor of music and director of bands. “Taylor will be performing multiple solos, and Robert will be featured on Maynard Ferguson’s ‘Gonna Fly Now,’ from the movie Rocky.          

“The longer I teach and direct, I realize it is such an honor and privilege for me to lead student musicians in the pursuit of great music,” Powers said. “This is such a talented group of players; if you come to the concert, you will definitely hear this for yourself!”