Jazz at the Nest Returns Oct. 16

Led by Dr. Scott Garlock, Professor of Music, the award-winning Ashland University Jazz Orchestra (AUJO) will present a free public concert on Tuesday, October 16 in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center’s Eagles Nest at 7:30 p.m.

Audience members are welcome to grab a snack, enjoy a beverage and relax to the live music in the venue's relaxed, club-like atmosphere.

The concert will offer an eclectic mix of old and new arrangements including Belly Roll by Quincy Jones, I'm Beginning to See the Light by the team of Ellington, George, Hodges and James, Just a Closer Walk by Dean Sorenson, Vine Street Rumble by Benny Carter, Herbie Hancock's Wiggle Waggle and Cy Coleman's Witchcraft.

The 2018-2019 AUJO roster includes saxophonists Michael Spalding, Bridgid McDonald, Lauren DeBracy, Erica Wright and Ariane Hill; Nick Lawwill, Branden Barber, Jennifer Wigton and Nathan Roblin on trumpet; trombonists Matthew MacDonald, Satch Garlock, Eric Watts and Emily Schordock on horn; while the rhythm section consists of Alex Trotter on piano, Emily Ebert on bass, guitarist Oliver Dewey, Molly Willard on drums and vocalist Gracie Fumic.