Vanguard Jazz Orchestra November 6, 2009

The 16-member Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, winner of the 2009 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble for their recording "Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard," continues the tradition of stellar concerts and recordings that was created by founders Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. As the permanent Monday-night band at the historic Village Vanguard, the orchestra serves as a creative outlet for some of the nation´s foremost performers, composers and arrangers, 8:00 p.m., John C. Evans Hall, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, contact: onStage Box Office 860-439-ARTS (2787)

Official Website: http://onstage.conncoll.edu