Big Band Concert at Vanier College Celebrates Tony Romandini
This year’s 9th Annual Big Band Benefit Concert at Vanier College on April 16 will celebrate the Dean of Montreal music, guitar legend, Tony Romandini. Internationally famous jazz pianist Oliver Jones will host the gala evening whose proceeds go to create music scholarships for students in the Vanier College Music Program.
The concert will be a feast for Big Band music fans. The first half of the evening features performances by Vanier music teachers and Vanier Stage Band under the direction of Jocelyn Couture, Vanier teacher and well-known trumpeter. The second half of the evening will soar when celebrated jazz singer Karen Young takes to the stage accompanied by the J.L. Big Band conducted by Christopher Smith. Other surprises and delights will make the evening a memorable one.
The concert will begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Vanier College Auditorium. Tickets are available by phoning 514 744-7500. (Source: Vanier Communication Office)