Week 2 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season features drummer Josh Duffee from the Quad Cities. Josh was the final student and friend of Moline native and legendary jazz drummer Louie Bellson. Josh will perform on Louie’s famous kit.
In honor of Josh and Louie, Steve Shanley promise a jazz-influenced program, including Bellson’s “Thundering Drums,” a Sammy Nestico piece, and music from “The Incredibles,” influenced by the jazz-based crime show themes of the Sixties.
Young Artist finalist Jace Witham from Linn-Mar performs, and the Wednesday concert will feature a prelude set from the New Horizons band at 6:30.
Wednesday, June 12 at Johnston STEAM Academy, Sunday June 16 at Ellis Park. Main concert at 7:30. Or catch the livestream at facebook.com/crmuniband.
More information at crmuniband.org.
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