The John Rhodes Jazz Symposium

Jazz enthusiasts of all ages, mark your calendars. The 44th annual John Rhodes Jazz Symposium is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28 (4-9:30 p.m.) in the Wilton High School Little Theater. Come enjoy performances by the enormously talented young jazz musicians of Fairfield County, featuring jazz bands from Wilton High School and seven other area high schools.

Hosting the symposium will be WHS band directors Nick Loafman and Troy Williams. The event will kick off with a performance by WHS Jazz Band II at 4 p.m.; WHS Jazz Band I will play at 8:30p.m.; and the symposium will end with a guest appearance at 9 p.m. by Fairfield County’s own Berkshire Jazz Orchestra–with special guest artist, Grammy-nominated composer and musician, and Wilton resident Chris Brubeck.

All members of the community are invited to join us for this popular celebration of great jazz music and great local jazz talent. Admission is free. Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated.