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The Kent State University Jazz Ensemble, led by Director Robert Selvaggio, practices in the Kent Center for Performing Arts on Monday, March 30, 2015 as they prepare for their Friday concert with guest artist and jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin.

Guest jazz artist to host concert, master class

Dara Sander April 2, 2015

International guest musician Donny McCaslin will bring a jazz concert to Kent State on Friday, April 3 at 8 p.m. with the KSU Chamber Jazz Ensemble.The first half of McCaslin’s concert at the Carl F.W....

Robert Selvaggio, Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University.

Playing it by ear: A blossoming musician’s call to practice, practice, practice

Mark Oprea March 10, 2015

When once asked about training budding jazz players, legendary pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington once said, “The most important thing I look for when looking for a musician is if they know how to...

Jazz Combo Concert

Anthony Didion November 24, 2014

The Kent State Jazz Orchestra and the new Chamber Jazz Ensemble will collaborate for a free concert on Monday, Nov. 24, in the Center for Performing Arts.Director of Jazz Studies Bobby Selvaggio said it...