The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Jazz Repertory Ensemble, directed by graduate teaching assistant Eric Bush, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

The program will feature works by Oliver Nelson, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and John Clayton. The performances will feature student soloists Brooke Lunsford (voice) and Lee Stickney (trumpet).

Jazz Repertory Ensemble is a big band devoted to performing the works of the jazz mainstream. This ensemble covers the range between early swing and progressive jazz. Students learn the conventions of performance practice for each era and the skills for stylistic improvisations. Members of JRE are selected by audition in the fall of each academic year.

The School of Music is part of the Division of Performing Arts in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to attend this concert, contact the School of Music in advance at 319-335-1603.

For a UI arts calendar and details about upcoming events visit the Arts Iowa website.