The Central Illinois Jazz Society Serving Central Illinois Since 1978 presents
Glenn Wilson and the Jazzmaniacs
at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m.
CIJS House Band
at 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 18, 2006
Radisson Hotel in the Mozart Room
117 N. Western Avenue, Peoria
Glenn Wilson is considered one of the top baritone saxophonists in jazz today. He has recorded 6 solo albums and has appeared on scores of others as a sideman. Glenn has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts and his CDs are featured in the Grammaphone Guide to Good Jazz and The Penguin Guide to Jazz. Glenn has also recorded and toured with rock pianist Bruce Hornsby. During his years in New York City (1977-1991), Glenn toured and recorded with Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Machito, Tito Puente, The Bill Kirchner Nonet, Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and The Bob Belden Ensemble. From 1991-2001, Glenn lived in Richmond, Virginia and he is currently a resident of Central Illinois. He continues to record for Sunnyside and tours regularly with his group, The Jazzmaniacs. Glenn is a Visiting Lecturer in Jazz at the University of Illinois - Urbana. Visit Glenn at www.jazzmaniac.com.
Glenn will be joined by the other Jazzmaniacs - Chip Stephens - piano, Jon Wegge - bass and Josh Hunt - drums. Chip is professor of jazz piano at the University of Illinois and has a very busy recording and performing career. His new CD "Holding on to What Counts" has just been released. Jon is a Masters candidate in jazz studies at U of I and Josh is a doctoral student in jazz at U of I. Both have busy playing careers in the Central Illinois area.For more information about jazz in the area and the Central Illinois Jazz Society, go to http://www.peoriajazz.com.
Admission: $5.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members
Children 14 years and under are free with an adult
The Central Illinois Jazz Society is a non-profit organization that is open to anyone who enjoys jazz. You do not have to be a musician to be a member or to attend our programs. Please consider joining the Central Illinois Jazz Society and supporting live jazz.