Lake Michigan College to host Jazz Festival concert with Grammy-recognized artists

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre is set to host vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles with jazz artists Kim Nazarian and Jay Ashby for their Jazz Festival concert.

The concert is free to the public and is being hosted by the LMC Visual and Performing Arts Department at 7 p.m. Nov. 2.

“This is an incredible opportunity for the community to experience jazz performances from these top-notch industry professionals surrounded by outstanding collegiate and high school talent from our area. We are fortunate to have these artists visit our campus and work with students to expand their skill and understanding of the jazz art form,” said Rebecca Derbas-Selvidge, LMC director of choirs and music lecturer.

The concert will be a highlight of the two-day jazz festival conducted by the Grammy-recognized artists and any local high school music instructors who wish to have their students participate in this experience can register online.

For any questions or information on registration, contact the LMC Visual and Performing Arts Department at 269-927-8876 or email at [email protected].