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Cuban trumpeter is a master of Latin Jazz

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebrasks – Legendary Cuban Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is scheduled to perform this weekend in Omaha.

Equally at home onstage with the world's greatest symphony orchestras as well as today's best jazz and pop musicians, Sandoval will perform one night only at the Kiewit Concert Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center in downtown Omaha.

Showtime is Saturday, April 28th at 8pm.

Cique a superb cutting edge jazz band

By Chris Cooke

Chris talks with Darryl (25:14)

Omaha, Nebraska – The adventuresome band of Jeff Jenkins and Darryl White, Cique, concluded the Jazz Arts Midwest Series this weekend.

Cique featured the noted pianist Jeff Jenkins with trumpeter/educator Darryl White, plus Brandon Draper on drums and Bijou Barbosa on electric bass.

OMAHA PRESS CLUB – Omaha entrepreneur John Hoich will talk about overcoming a number of tragic circumstances while a youngster to turn mowing lawns into a multi-million dollar lawn care business.

Saxophonist to perform at the Grand Olde Players Theatre this weekend

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – The Jazz on Stage series at the Grande Olde Players theatre continues Sunday with Saxophonist Mark Benson and Friends.

Benson is an accomplished saxophonist who plays with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and also is a composer and educator.

He will be joined Sunday on stage by Dan Cerveny (keyboards), Carlos Figueroa (percussion) and Jerry DeVore (bass).

Vocalist performed with sextet at Auditorium for the Enrichment of Life

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – The Jazz Arts Midwest series continues on Friday night with vocalist/bandleader Angela Hagenbach.

No stranger to audiences in the Midwest, Hagenbach has performed at festivals and concerts on many occasions, exciting audiences with her Latin-tinged jazz and energetic stage presence.

Program features jazz/comedy mix

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – KIOS will present a special program Friday afternoon in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.

"Jazz At Lincoln Center-Stand Up For Jazz" will start off the Friday afternoon jazz lineup.

Recorded last October by Jazz at Lincoln Center at its new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York, the program is a delightful mix of jazz and comedy.

The program features the legendary comedic actor, comedian, composer, author and lover of jazz, Bill Cosby in concert.

Vocalist will perform with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – He is one the best male jazz vocalists on todays scene.

With a rich, warm voice, he sustains the vocalese traditions created by masters like Jon Hendricks and Eddie Jefferson.

Minneapolis, Minnesota based composer/pianist and her trio to offer three concerts

By Chris Cooke

Chris talks with Mary Louise

Omaha, Nebraska – Composer/pianist Mary Louise Knutson is bringing her band to the area this week and weekend for three performances.

The Mary Louise Knutson Trio is Mary Louise Knutson, piano; Graydon Peterson, bass and Jay Epstein on drums.

Vocalist continues Jazz on Stage series

By Chris Cooke

Saxophonist to appear with members of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – Kansas City saxophonist Kerry Strayer and selected members of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra will wrap up the Nebraska Jazz Festival on Saturday night.

The Nebraska Jazz Festival is a non-competitive festival featuring high school jazz ensembles from across the region.

Strayer and company will perform arrangements from his jazz ensemble, the New Kansas City 7.