Northwest Arkansas’ exciting new 17 piece big band, The Fayetteville Jazz Collective, will perform Friday evening, February 26 from 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. at Teatro Scarpino.
Founded in the summer of 2009, the FJC performs jazz at a high standard creating an energetic and exciting atmosphere for dancers and jazz enthusiasts alike. The band will showcase charts by Emmy winning composer Dr. James Greeson and band member Rick Salonen as well as a wide variety of standards by Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, and Gordon Goodwin.
Teatro Scarpino is located at 329 N. West Avenue, just one block north of the Walton Arts Center. Parking will be available in surrounding lots, with free parking in the Walton Arts Center parking lot on a first come, first serve basis. Teatro Scarpino serves fine wines, premium beers, mixed drinks, antipasto, imported cheese plates, and gelato desserts.
The Fayetteville Jazz Collective consists of 17 local musicians. The performers are Nathan Mcleod, Jonathan Howland, Sarah Manasreh, Rick Salonen, and CJ Weatherford on saxophone, Michael Olefsky, Steve Carruthers, Gerald Sloan, and Matt Shipes on trombone, Chase Cavalier, Michael Howland, Rob Kain and Shane Harris on trumpet, Ben Harris on guitar, Drew Packard on bass, Claudia Burson on piano and Darren Novotny on drum set.
Teatro Scarpino will open its doors at 7:00 p.m. and there will be a $10 cover charge. Tables are limited, so come early for preferred seating. For more information, contact the venue at (479) 409-3772.