La Crosse Jazz Orchestra with Tom Wopat
Cappella Performing Arts Center
Cappella Performing Arts Center
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Join us for an electrifying night at the Cappella Performing Arts Center, where the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra presents a dynamic concert featuring the incomparable guest artist Tom Wopat. Tom, renowned for his iconic role in “Dukes of Hazzard” and acclaimed performances at NYC’s jazz club Birdland, will infuse the evening with his unmatched charm and musical finesse. Led by the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, the night will resonate with jazz’s timeless allure, showcasing a fusion of classic and contemporary arrangements that promise to captivate all. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical journey through the heart of jazz and beyond.
Extend your evening of musical enchantment at the Afterglow, where the magic continues with the mesmerizing melodies of jazz pianist Luke Thering!
Performers
Meet the Band
Leader and Saxophone
Greg Balfany
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.