Central Michigan University

Jazz Weekend

37th Annual Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Weekend presents:
Trumpeter Nicholas Payton in concert

• 8 p.m. Friday, February 12
• Plachta Auditorium, Warriner Hall
• Click here to find Warriner Hall
• Tickets – $7 for students and senior citizens and $10 for all others – are on sale now through the Central Box Office

As part of the 37th Annual Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Weekend, Central Michigan University’s School of Music will present a performance by trumpeter Nicholas Payton, a Grammy-winning soloist and jazz innovator.

Payton has become a staple in the New Orleans and world jazz scene, having released albums ranging from blends of hip-hop, electronica and effects-driven trumpeting, to the traditional with his own creative spin. Trained by jazz legions Clyde Kerr Jr. and Ellis Marsalis, Payton continues to impress with his own style and willingness to transcend the traditional boundaries.

Payton has performed with a variety of musicians, such as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove and Doc Cheatham, and received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Solo for his playing on the album “Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton.” Payton also has performed on the soundtrack for the movie “Kansas City” and performed on four of the original soundtracks to the popular anime series “Cowboy Bebop.”

To purchase Nicholas Payton tickets

• Click here to purchase tickets online
• Call 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111 (toll free)
• Visit the Central Box Office in the lower level of the Bovee University Center

Faculty Jazz Combo in concert

The 37th Annual Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Weekend also will include a performance by the Faculty Jazz Combo.

• 8 p.m. Thursday, February 11
• Staples Family Concert Hall, Music Building
• Click here to find the Music Building
• Admission is $5 public, $3 students/seniors
• Tickets are available at the Central Box Office by calling 774-3000

For ADA accommodations, call 989-774-3281 at least one week in advance.