Friends University will celebrate its 29th annual Jazz Festival this February.
Normally, this Jazz Fest highlights acclaimed jazz celebrities, but this year it is all about the Friends Alumni!
The festival will start on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with an evening concert featuring the Concert Jazz Band with vocalists Tyruzaay Richards and Jyavon Hill. The guest artist group is Wichita’s premiere vocal jazz group, The Dreamliners. This group is comprised primarily of Jazz Vocal Ensemble Alums.
The closing event for Jazz Fest 2022 will have performances by Friends University jazz combos and their feature guest group, the Friends All-Star Jazz Sextet.
Tickets are $6 for Adults, and $3 for Students and Seniors! Purchase your tickets here.
Friends Jazz Fest has also added two FREE lunchtime concerts:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Concert Jazz Band and Guest Artist Q & A
Friday’s free lunch-time concert will feature the Friends University Concert Jazz Band. The 30 minute performance will be followed immediately by a question and answer time with guest artists: Jason Whitmore, Zach Rich, Nathan Borton, Miguel Santana, moderated by jazz student, Oscar Ramos.
Friday, Feb. 18, 12 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium – Riney Fine Arts Center
Free
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022
SOULstice and Guest Artist Q & A
Saturday’s free lunch-time concert will feature the Friends University SOULstice jazz band. The 30 minute performance will be followed immediately by a question and answer time with guest artists: Dr. Nick Schroeder, Adam Tillberg, Oscar Ramos, Lisa Hittle, moderated by jazz student, Miguel Guzman.
Saturday, Feb. 19, 12 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium – Riney Fine Arts Center
Free
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.
Date: February 18 & 19, 2022
Time: Concert starts at 7:30 pm both evenings
Location: Friends University- Sebits Auditorium
Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for students and seniors
For more info: Check out friends.edu/jazzfest
