Inspired by passion, played in styles as varied as the human experience itself — you won’t want to miss a single performance.

This season enjoy four performances for the price of three. From where you’ll sit to where you’ll park, we’ve thought of everything. All you have to do is enjoy.

Poncho Sanchez
Latin Jazz Band
FRIDAY, OCT 3, 2008 • 8:00 p.m.
HOLLAND CENTER • KIEWIT HALL
One of the most popular Latin jazz groups in the world today, this seasoned ensemble pays homage to the glories of a half century tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop.

Blue Note Records
70th Anniversary — On Tour
SATURDAY, FEB 21, 2009 • 8:00 p.m.
HOLLAND CENTER • KIEWIT HALL
From hot jazz to swing to bebop, Blue Note has created an undisputable legacy as the premier label in the history of jazz. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Blue Note label, this all-star band features performances by Bill Charlap, Charlie Coltrane, Pat Martino, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington and Steve Wilson.

Regina Carter
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 • 8:00 p.m.
HOLLAND CENTER • KIEWIT HALL
A master violinists whose influences range from R&B, to East Indian, to classical music, Regina Carter and her group have brought audiences to their feet with exhilarating performances worldwide.

“Regina Carter creates music that is wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent and, at times, breathtakingly daring.” —Time Magazine

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
on New Year’s Eve
WEDNESDAY, DEC 31, 2008 • 8:30 p.m.
HOLLAND CENTER • KIEWIT HALL
bonus performance
Emmy® award-winning composer Gordon Goodwin leads an explosive jazz ensemble whose highly original sound is witty, intricate and swinging.

“This band’s tightness was unparalleled. The band figures were played with precision and the dynamics were superb“ —L.A. Jazz Scene