RCSJ To Present Annual Jazz Showcase

By: Follow South Jersey Staff

RCSJ Jazz Band. Photo credit: RCSJ

VINELAND, N.J. – Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland (RCSJ) will present its annual Jazz Band Showcase Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The program will take place in the Guaracini Performing Arts Center Theater on the campus beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will feature music from noted composers and arrangers such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Cannonball Adderly, plus more.

“The Jazz Band Instrumentalists and Vocalists will present repertoire from a variety of Jazz genres and eras featuring the Swing era, Latin Jazz and contemporary Jazz Rock selections,” said Joseph Akinskas, adjunct professor, music education and campus band director, RCSJ Cumberland. 

The public is invited to attend this free event. For information about Rowan College of South Jersey programs and services, visit RCSJ.edu


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