Big Band Jazz Concert features world-renown trumpeter May 11
Mark your calendar for a special concert featuring world-renown trumpeter Wayne Bergeron and the La Paz Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, May 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center.
Under the direction of Dan Robbins, the concert begins at 6 pm at 24932 Veterans Way.
Wayne Bergeron landed the lead trumpet chair with Maynard Ferguson’s band in 1986. As a sideman, his list of recording credits reads like a who’s who in contemporary jazz and pop, running the stylistic gamut from Ray Charles to Green Day. This sought-after trumpeter has worked on more than 400 TV and motion picture soundtracks, with featured trumpet solos heard on movies like La La Land, Ted 2, Minions, Jersey Boys, The Incredibles, Rocky Balboa, The Green Hornet, The Interview, Smurfs 2 and Despicable Me 2.
Bergeron will join one of the best intermediate school music programs in Orange County. The La Paz Jazz Ensemble is consistently awarded top honors at festivals throughout the school year. The students recently performed at the Monterey Jazz “Next Generation” Festival.
Concert tickets, which include dessert at intermission, are $20 general admission; and $15 for seniors 62+ and students. Concert tickets are available by emailing lapazmbcommunications50@gmail.com.
Tickets are also available at the door (based on availability) beginning at 5 p.m.
All proceeds from the concert will fund much-needed instrument repairs. Donations are gladly accepted.
