The UMSL Jazz Ensemble is now in it's seventh year under the direction of Jim Widner. A highlight each year for this group is serving as the host band for the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival. Historically, the band has appeared with and shared concerts with such artists as: Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, John Pizzarelli Quartet, Bobby Watson, Wayne Bergeron, Lou Marini, Mulgrew Miller, Marilyn Maye, Jon Faddis, Tom Scott, Chris Vadala, Conrad Herwig, Bill Watrous, Shelly Berg and Gordon among many others. Tonight’s concert will feature percussionist Ruben Alvarez, vibrophonist Stefon Harris and trumpeter Wayne Bergeron, and promises to be a smoking finish for the evening!