NJCU Jazz Ensemble: Mark Whitfield

The NJCU Jazz Ensemble welcomes you to an exciting evening of big band music to celebrate Black History Month! The concert will feature the Jazz Ensemble built from NJCU’s Jazz department, and will also feature our special guest, NJCU Faculty and world-renowned guitarist, Mark Whitfield. The music will span the full history of jazz and showcase music from the great Black composers and bandleaders including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Benny Carter and many more. Under the direction of Nathan Eklund, the ensemble will deliver a powerful, dynamic evening for listeners of all ages that you won’t forget!

This event is FREE and Open to the Public.