Capturing the energy and excitement of big band jazz, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II are standard instrumentation big bands with saxophone, trombone, trumpet and rhythm sections as well as solo vocalists. The ensembles perform regularly on campus, exploring a wide variety of music, past and present. The two UD Jazz ensembles will perform with guest artist, trumpeter Augie Haas. He will be featured on classic songs such as A Night In Tunisia, Up Jumped Spring, Blue and Green as well as his original composition You Can Fly. GUEST ARTIST BIO Augie Haas currently lives in New York City where he is a professional trumpeter, composer, and teacher. As one of the most in-demand trumpet players in New York, Augie has worked with artists including Harry Connick, Jr., The Maria Schneider Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Gil Evans Project, Birdland Big Band, various Broadway shows, and The Radio City Orchestra. Augie is currently a regular member of the orchestra for Aladdin on Broadway. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Augie earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of the Performing Arts. After Chicago, he attended The University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Conservatory for a Masters in Studio Music in Jazz, and a Doctorate in Musical Arts. Augie has released five albums under his co-founded label Playtime Music: The Llama, Doing it Augie Style, Baby Jazz, Endless, and his most recent album, Have We Met? He also authored and self-published his book Build Your Range for both trumpet and trombone which has been sold worldwide. *Processing fees apply to online orders. Online ticket sales are available until 12PM on the day of the performance, or on the preceding Friday for weekend performances. Tickets may also be purchased at the doors beginning one hour prior to showtime on a space available basis.