Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra In Free Concert At Seattle Center 8/6

Seattle Center is set to host the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra for a free big band outdoor concert on Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Mural Amphitheatre.

 Spend a warm summer night with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Northwest's premier big band jazz ensemble. The 17-piece group is made up of the most prominent jazz soloists and band leaders in the greater Seattle area. This outdoor performance features Seattle's own award-winning jazz pianist Victor Noriega, co-directed by Clarence Acox and Michael Brockman, in Northwest takes on big band greats.

Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and over 5,000 campus shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This treasured urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring us together as a rich and varied community. The 12 million visitors to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.

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