This season, the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series in Columbia, Mo. was named as one of the only 12 recipients in the ENTIRE COUNTRY of the prestigious NEA jazz masters live initiative matching grant. We will offer one of our most ambitious presentations since our 1995 inception: A performance that takes place Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts. The full-length concert incorporates our first-ever commission, a world premiere conducted by the composer and performed by one of the world’s best big bands. (Learn More about the more about the magnificent NEA Jazz Masters Live Program). If you are in the Midwest during this time, we promise it will be worth your time. We would love to share with as many people as we can. Please visit http://www.wealwaysswing.org for more information! <p>This season, the &#8220;We Always Swing&#8221; Jazz Series in Columbia, Mo. was named as one of the only 12 recipients in the <span class="caps">ENTIRE COUNTRY</span> of the prestigious <span class="caps">NEA</span> jazz masters live initiative matching grant. We will offer one of our most ambitious presentations since our 1995 inception: A performance that takes place Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts. The full-length concert incorporates our first-ever commission, a world premiere conducted by the composer and performed by one of the world’s best big bands. (Learn More about the more about the magnificent <span class="caps">NEA</span> Jazz Masters Live Program).<br />If you are in the Midwest during this time, we promise it will be worth your time. We would love to share with as many people as we can. Please visit <a href="http://www.wealwaysswing.org">http://www.wealwaysswing.org</a> for more information!</p> 2008-12-20T01:57:39Z 3 664 458 2008-12-20T01:58:15Z 1258