Saturday, June 2, 2012

Reagan Jazz Band Recap #1: Sweet Water!

The Reagan HS Jazz Band's seven-show summer tour kicked off Friday evening at Sweet Water Organics in Bayview WI. Eight talented Reagan HS student musicians were joined onstage with guest drummer Erik Radloff of the Todd Richard's Band. Together they performed jazz standards including All of Me, JaDa, Perfidia, So What, and Blues for a New Day.

Thanks to Sweet Water Organics Vice President Todd Leech for organizing this Bay View Art Gallery Night performance opportunity and providing an inspiring venue, complete with a gallery space, aquaponic tours, and a few lovely ladies on roller skates!

The Reagan HS Jazz Band will play six more gigs this summer including performances at South Shore Water Frolics, The Eastside Green Market, African World Fest, Mexican Fiesta, and at the Bay View American Legion Post. Their next gig is Sunday June 17th at the Lakefront Festival of the Arts at 2pm.

Great work Jazz Band students! You make Milwaukee proud!