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Central Illinois Jazz Society
The Central Illinois Jazz Society is open to anyone who enjoys jazz with purpose to further the appreciation of jazz among residents of Central Illinois.
Group discussion > Sunday, October 16, 2011 - Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe

Ron Wallace
236 days ago

The Central Illinois Jazz Society
Serving Central Illinois Since 1978
Presents

CIJS House Band 6:00 p.m.

Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe with special guest Carlos Vega 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, October 16, 2011
The Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center
3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria
(Parking is available in Landmark lot and across Dries Lane)

Kevin HartKevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe, along with David Hoffman, had an active summer of outdoor concerts throughout the region, including Music Under the Stars at Miller Park in Bloomington, Sounds of the Connie J. Link Amphitheater Summer Concert Series in Normal, Peoria RiverFront CEFCU Center Stage Jazz Series, and the 2011 Iowa City Jazz Festival, which has been named by Downbeat magazine as one of the top ten jazz festivals in the country. For this CIJS performance, Kevin on vibes will be joined by Adam Wilhelm on piano, Andy Crawford on bass, Tom Marko on drums, and special guest Carlos Vega on saxophone. Kevin’s CDs are available at performances and at www.kevinhartjazz.com.

Carlos Vega is a recent D.M.A. graduate of the University of Illinois Jazz Studies program. Dr. Vega has taught at the college and university level for over a decade and has performed and recorded with many of the top jazz artists in the jazz, Latin, and commercial music scene. Dr. Vega is currently an active performer in Chicago and is featured in the group Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. 

The Central Illinois Jazz Society (CIJS) House Band will play during the first set, under the leadership of Larry Harms. The CIJS House Band features outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They will entertain you with a mixture of jazz styles. This talented group is the heart of our monthly jazz program for the jazz fans of Central Illinois. They will present a variety of live jazz offerings. Please come out and support them.

Admission:  $5.00 Members     $7.00 Non-Members
Children 14 years and under are free with an adult

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