Sunday, September 2, 2012

South HS Jazz Ensemble at the 2012 Chicago Jazz Festival

The band backstage just before performing.

The saxophone section getting set up for the gig.

Hundreds of listeners gathered at the Young Lions stage.



The South High School Jazz Ensemble performed for hundreds of audience members today at the 2012 Chicago Jazz Festival.  Performing at the Young Lions stage, the ensemble played a broad program including Ellington, Basie, Rollins and much, much more.  The performance ended with a rousing standing ovation from the patrons in attendance.  The group represented District 99 and South High School with professional poise and sonic precision.