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Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Derrick Gardner, conductor; Ron Blake, saxophone 

The Jazz Orchestra welcomes saxophonist and alumnus Ron Blake (‘86) for their second winter concert. Previously a member of Roy Hargrove and Art Farmer’s ensembles, Blake co-founded the 21st Century Band and the Tahmun record label with drummer Dion Parson. A member of the Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live Band and the Grammy-winning Christian McBride Big Band, he has appeared on more than 60 recordings as a guest or sideman. His August 2025 release, Ron Blake Scratch Band, is a reflection on his childhood memories of local bands from his birthplace of the Virgin Islands. 

Cost: Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.

Audience

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Student
  • Public
  • Post Docs/Docs
  • Graduate Students

Contact

Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000

events.music@northwestern.edu

Interest

  • Arts/Humanities

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