Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center

— from Krista Bouchey —

Willie Thomas, as drawn by an Orcas Elementary student, 2010

Willie Thomas, as drawn by an Orcas Elementary student, 2010

Jazz Lovers – Join us Saturday, March 8th for this unique jazz experience featuring internationally recognized jazz educator and trumpet player Oliver Groenewald, local sensation Willie Thomas, and nine of Seattle’s hottest jazz professionals.

This performance at the Orcas Center will be the debut for the Seattle tentet. Band includes: Jay Thomas, Brad Allison, Dan Marcus, Travis Ranney, Alex Dougdale, John Hanson, Adam Kessler, Chuck Kistler, Brendan O’Donnell and Dave Peterson.

Ticketing available through the Orcas Center. Tickets $30/$15 Students.

All proceeds benefit the Funhouse Commons!

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