ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Artist-in-Residence and jazz vibraphonist Jon Metzger presents his most challenging work to date in a concert with the Common Ground Jazz Quintet at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, in McCrary Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts on campus.
The concert features some of the finest jazz artists in the country including Phil Markowitz, piano; Jack Wilkins, sax; Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr., bass; and Tony Martucci, drums; along with a guest appearance by the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Percussion Ensemble. The quintet will play selections from their new CD, “Common Ground,” produced by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s entrepreneurship students under the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ ImproVibes label. For more information about ImproVibes, visit their Web site at www.elonimprovibes.com.
Admission is free and open to the public. The group will host a release party and CD signing in the Isabella Cannon Room following the performance. Copies of “Common Ground” will be on sale for $15 at the party.