Jazz Combos & Big Band

Albert Alva, Director. Since 2005, Professor Albert Alva has taken the Chapman University Big Band and Jazz Combo to new musical heights. Besides performing standard repertoire in all genres of jazz, Chapman University Big Band students are very fortunate to perform original works from the library of jazz drum legend, Louie Bellson. In the Jazz Combo, students receive "hands on" training in small group jazz by honing their improvisation skills, collaborating in group arrangements and composing and arranging original works for the Jazz Combo. Admission is free. For information, call 714-997-6871.
Location: Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall