Willamette Jazz Collective, James Miley, director
Featuring composer/arranger Patty Darling
Willamette Jazz Collective welcomes Patty Darling, arranger of some of today’s unique jazz fusions. Darling’s Radiohead Jazz Project — co-created with conductor James Miley — is a venture that transforms Radiohead compositions for the jazz big band. Performed around the world, this high-energy performance promises an evening of smiles, surprises and downright musical fun!
6:30 p.m.: Special pre-concert lecture and discussion with Patty Darling, “Transforming Pop to Jazz.”