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For fans of hard-bop jams, drum solos and the historic jazz essence
High-octane big band jazz returns to Happy Valley with the Penn State debut of the Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band. The three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer and his ensemble is known for its dynamic, energetic and improvisational sets, and for its fresh arrangements of songs by Terence Blanchard, John Coltrane, Marvin Gaye and Nirvana.
Owens started on drums at age 3 and later went to The Juilliard School on a full scholarship. Today he advocates for a role in education for the arts. He also is the co-founder and artistic director of Don’t Miss a Beat, a charity whose mission is blend the performing and visual arts with education and achievement to inspire young people.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3200222-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3200222-2
