Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra Will Play March 3 during
U of M Jazz Week 

For release: February 9, 2012
For press information, contact Carol Morse (901) 678-2279

The University of Memphis Jazz Week will kick off on Tuesday, February 28 at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. Headliner for this year's event is the vocal jazz ensemble 3rd Coast Vocals, which will perform with the Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra in Harris Concert Hall on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.

3rd Coast Vocals is the newest four part vocal jazz ensemble to hit the scene. Following in the giant footsteps of groups like The Manhattan Transfer, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and New York Voices, 3rd Coast sings swinging arrangements with tight harmonies, placing their individual stamp on jazz classics, as well as performing unique and original material. Members are musical director/arranger Jeff Hall (tenor), Sandra Dudley (alto), Mark Stephens (bass), and Christina Watson (soprano).

All Jazz Week performances are held in Harris Concert Hall and begin at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call (901) 678-1651.
Harris Concert Hall is located in the Music Building, 3775 Central Avenue on the University of Memphis campus.

2012 Jazz Week Schedule

University of Memphis Jazz Singers 
February 28, 2012
Under the direction of Tim Goodwin, the Singers will perform new music for vocal jazz ensemble.
Admission is free. For more information, call (901) 678-5400 or (901) 678-1651.

Tribute to The Matteson-Phillips Tubajazz Consort
February 29, 2012
The Matteson-Phillips Tubajazz Consort is a US big band scored for low brass instruments–trombones, euphoniums, and tuba –performed by artists who are renowned in jazz and/or classical music. The late Rich Matteson and Harvey Phillips conceived the idea during a T.U.B.A. Conference at Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska in 1975.
Admission is free. For more information, call (901) 678-5400 or (901) 678-1651.

University of Memphis Jazz Combos
March 1, 2012
Student jazz groups will perform jazz standards and some of their own original music.
Admission is free. For more information, call (901) 678-5400 or (901) 678-1651.

University of Memphis Jazz Ensemble II 

John Hagan, director
March 2, 2012
The Jazz Ensemble II will present big band originals and arrangements.
Admission is free. For more information, call (901) 678-5400 or (901) 678-1651.

University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra 

Guest Performance by 3rd Coast Vocals
March 3, 2012
Following in the giant footsteps of groups like The Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices, 3rd Coast sings swinging arrangements with tight harmonies.
General Admission is $10 and $7 for non-U of M students and seniors. For more information, call (901) 678-5400 or (901) 678-1651.