St George Jazz Festival Returns With Grammy Award Winning Artist
On February 11-12, 2022, the 6th annual St. George Jazz Festival will continue to showcase world-class performers alongside Southern Utah’s jazz all-stars. The festival starts on the evening of the 11th with a performance by LP and the Vinyl at the Cox Auditorium. The band’s vast array of influences includes everything from jazz, R&B, rock, the ’80s and 90’s hits to Brazilian and classical music. Blending these sounds together, LP And The Vinyl has created a highly unique and personal approach to music-making that leaves its audiences energized and craving more.
On the 12th, the festival will feature John Daversa. Daversa is a distinguished trumpet player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, and educator. He is a multiple Grammy Award winner and nominee and the recipient of many other awards and honors. He will be playing alongside Southern Utah’s own Rebel Jazz Band. This is another concert you won’t want to miss.
In addition to its showcase concerts, the St. George Jazz Festival offers educational opportunities for the jazz students of Southern Utah and surrounding areas. Daversa and local pros will hold educational clinics to provide guidance for developing jazz musicians. Middle school and high school jazz ensembles will perform for a panel of experts who will select one exceptional group to open Saturday night’s performance. Student performances and some clinics will be open to the public.
The St. George Jazz Festival is supported by RAP tax grants from the St. George Arts Commission, the Washington County Arts Commission, and ARTS, Inc. More information about these groups can be found on the festival’s website. Tickets for the festival’s showcase concerts can be purchased at www.dsutix.universitytickets.com for $15 general admission or $10 with a valid student ID. For the full schedule, visit www.stgeorgejazzfest.com.
