A Holly Jazzy Christmas with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
Cappella Performing Arts Center
Cappella Performing Arts Center
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Gather your friends and family and come enjoy the magic of the holiday season with us.
The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, known for their incredible talent and captivating performances, will be delivering a jazzy twist to your favorite Christmas classics. Get ready to tap your feet along to familiar tunes in a unique and lively jazz style.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience A Holly Jazzy Christmas with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra! Mark your calendars and get ready to kick off the holiday season in style. We can’t wait to see you there!
Continue your evening of musical delight at the Afterglow, where the festive tunes of Vocalist Janette Hanson and Guitarist Mark Hanson keep the holiday spirit alive!
General Admission and Cabaret Seating (blue lounge furniture with a complimentary glass of Champagne) available.
Performers
Leader and Saxophone
Saxophones
Jeff Erickson
Jeff Reitz
Mark Heinz
Harry Hindson
Trumpets
Brent Turney
Jon Ailibouni
Scott Jensen
Jeff Krauklis
Bix Swerman
Trombones
George Von Arx
Mark Glasel
Mark Lakmann
Tom Jensen
Rhythm
Larry Price – Piano
Paul Leithold – guitar
Karyn Quinn – bass
Rich MacDonald – drums
Vocals
Cathy Reitz
Tim Henke
Sound Engineer
Wayne Lehrman
About the band
The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra is western Wisconsin’s premier big band. Directed by Greg Balfany, the group is best known through its Jazz in the Park concert series.
Now in its 46th season, the LJO’s Jazz in the Park series provides free big band concerts throughout the summer in Riverside Park. In addition, the band has performed for arts series in several communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as numerous conventions. The LJO has also appeared at area festivals such as Moon Tunes and the Caledonia Street Block Party.
The LJO mission: to promote, preserve and forward the creation of jazz music through free live performances available to all in our region. LJO operates under fiscal sponsorship from La Crosse Community Foundation.