Legendary Musicians Give Workshop on UA Campus

The MVP Jazz Quartet will give a jazz workshop on the U of A campus. This dynamic and legendary group have performed individually around the world but will collectively work with students together in Fayetteville. Kansas City native and former musical director of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, saxophonist Bobby Watson frontlines the band of leaders along with "The Tonight Show" alumnus, drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith; veteran bassist Ray "Bulldog" Drummond; and revered pianist Donald Brown.

Friday, Feb. 24 | 4:30pm
Lewis E. Epley Jr. Band Hall
Workshop is free and open to the public

The quartet will perform together at the Walton Arts Center on Saturday evening. Tickets and information can be found here.

Contacts

Justin R. Hunter, administrative specialist III
Music
479-575-4908, jrhunte@uark.edu

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