Paul Cohen and his 17 piece Big Band will play the ageless sounds of Basie and Ellington. You’ll hear And the Angels Sing, One O’Clock Jump and many other fabulous tunes from the Swing era, featuring Paul on trumpet and his talented sidemen Tuesday evening
February 19 at 7:30 PM. Lisette Lyons and Jack Marek will handle vocals.

County Commissioner Burt Aaronson will present a $5,000 scholarship donation check from the Swing & Jazz Society to Dr. Heather Coltman, Chair of F. A. U. Department of Music to be awarded in increments of $1,250 per year over a four year period to an outstanding jazz studies student to be selected by Dr. Coltman and staff. Last year’s winner, Ms. Alison Weiner, pianist will play two numbers at the 8:30 PM intermission.

All Swing & Jazz Preservation Society performances take place the third Tuesday of each month from November through April 15, 2008 in the 1500 seat venue at Spanish River Performing Arts Center located at 2400 Yamato Road, corner of St. Andrews Blvd. in Boca Raton beginning at 7:30 P. M. Tickets are $18 for members and $26 for non-members. Membership applications for a full 12-month period are available in the lobby at concert night, or by calling (561) 499-9976. Visit www.swingandjazzpreservationsociety.org.

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