International Jazz Day Celebration - A Bobby Watson Retrospective

Columbia Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Watson

Photo Credit Jimmy Katz

Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025

"Jazz in the District"

Missouri Theatre

Doors: 6 | Start: 7
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Columbia Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Watson

Bobby Watson: Alto Saxophone & Musical Director
Greg Aker: Alto Saxophone
Ed Scavone: Alto Saxophone
Jaime Canepa: Tenor Saxophone
Craig Young: Tenor Saxophone
Nate Ferguson: Baritone Saxophone
Chris Farris: Lead Trumpet
Gary Pearce: Trumpet
Bill Strozier: Trumpet
Piper Stow: Trumpet
Matt Schmitz: Lead Trombone
Joanna Griffith: Trombone
Rob Boullion: Trombone
Jared Smith: Bass Trombone
Isaac Foley: Guitar
Pete Szkolka: Piano
Nancy Dietz: Bass
Connor Kespohl: Drums



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