The Union College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Tim Olsen, professor of music, will open this year’s Jazz on Jay concert series with a June 4 performance at Jay Square (across from City Hall in downtown Schenectady).
The series presents free jazz concerts Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. through August 27. In case of inclement weather, the series moves indoors to Proctors Arcade on State Street.
The Union College Jazz Ensemble
The program for June 4 includes classics from the big band era as well as cool jazz and more contemporary sounds. Smaller combos from the group will also perform original music.
For more information, contact Olsen at olsent@union.edu or visit the event's website.
June 4 — Union College Jazz Ensemble and the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
June 11 — Bohdan Kinal Quartet
June 18 — Marcus Benoit
June 25 — Ambrose, Hearn & Shoudy Trio with special guest Matt Steckler
July 2 — Shiri Zorn Band
July 9 — The Keith Pray Ortet
July 16 — Ragtime Windjammers
July 23 — The Nancy Donnelly Quartet
July 30 — COOL UNIVERSE
Aug. 6 — The Cribtet
Aug. 13 — Kaitlyn Fay Quartet
Aug. 20 — Alex Slomka and Friends
Aug. 27 — Hot Club of Saratoga