For local students, Edmonds Community College’s annual Soundsation Jazz Camp is a premier jazz experience named for the college’s vocal jazz choir that takes place Aug. 1 through 7 on the college’s campus. For community jazz enthusiasts, the camp offers a special opportunity to attend four public performances highlighting some of the best jazz groups in the area.
Edmonds Community College’s vocal jazz choir leads the series with a special Soundsation CD Release Party at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. The group performs selections from its new CD, “Dig Count Basie,” a tribute to the music of the jazz bandleader and pianist. The free concert takes place in EdCC’s Triton Union Building 202.
Just 4 Kicks, a zany a cappella vocal quartet featuring Edmonds Community College’s music instructor Kirk Marcy, performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 in Triton Union Building 202. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, renowned drummer, bassist, pianist and vocalist Duffy Jackson, performs in Triton Union Building 202. Tickets are also $10 for this concert and will be available at the door.
The Gala Finale Concert features a performance by jazz camp singers and instrumentalists at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 in the Seaview Gym. Admission is free to the event.
Soundsation Jazz Camp offers school age students in grades 7 and up the opportunity to attend specialized music theory classes, workshops and rehearsal sessions for jazz vocalists, instrumentalists, sound technicians and music educators.
Edmonds Community College is located at 20000 68th Avenue W. in Lynnwood. For directions to the campus and its buildings, visit campus.edcc.edu. For more information on the concerts, the jazz camp or the college’s music department call 425-640-1650 or visit music.edcc.edu.
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