Events

Annual Spring Concert

Saturday, 6 June 2026 @ 7:30pm

Keene Middle School Auditorium – Keene, NH

The Keene Jazz Orchestra is excitied to announce its upcoming Spring Concert of traditional and contemporary big band music, featuring jazz vibraphonist and Dan Neville. A soloist/composer/band leader who got his start in California and ventured into Latin jazz via Columbia and Cuba. Now located in New Jersey, Dan received his masters from William Patterson University. His recent projects include Corazón de Chonta and The Dan Neville Nonet. Dan’s big band compositions incorporate traditional West Coast jazz style with the rhythms of Afro-Columbian music. https://danvibes.com 

Fronting the band with Dan will be acclaimed KJO vocalist Bella Holtz, performing the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, and more. The KJO concert program includes a mix of classic and contemporary big band classics including the music of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Charlie Barnet, Frank Loesser, Artie Shaw, Dan Neville, and plenty beyond that.  

KJO operates under the musical direction of founding member and bassist Steve Cady, who directs Jazz Ensembles at Keene State College, is the Performing Arts Chair at Vermont Academy, and performs and teaches regionally as a bassist and music educator. 

KJO invites music fans of all ages to listen and be joyful in the company of an authentic big-band orchestra. New and returning fans of Keene Jazz Orchestra will be rewarded with a truly exciting, impressive, and impactful musical experience.  

Tickets are $15/$12 for adults/seniors and are on sale starting May 17th at Toadstool Bookstore & Prime Roast in Keene NH as well as online now! Tickets will be available at the door on concert evening. The Keene Jazz Orchestra offers free attendance for all regional students. Students (under age 21) do not need an advanced ticket, they will pick-up their free ticket at the door on concert night.

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