CCM Jazz Orchestra celebrates legacy of Terry Gibbs big band in Sept. 21 concert

Led by CCM Director and Professor of Jazz Studies Scott Belck, the performance features CCM faculty artist Rusty Burge on vibraphone. A member of Percussion Group Cincinnati, Burge teaches percussion, jazz vibraphone and directs the CCM Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band. The performance is presented as part of CCM's Jazz Series. 

The Terry Gibbs Dream Band was the hottest band in LA in late ‘50s and early ‘60s with Gibbs leading the way with blazing solos on the vibraphone (vibes). Gibbs, who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2024, has made an indelible mark in the world of jazz. He has 65 albums to his credit; winner of major jazz polls including Best Vibraphonist, Best Quartet, Best Big Band and Best Band Leader; and creator of 300+ compositions (recorded by Gibbs, Nat Cole, Les Brown, Cannonball Adderly, Count Basie, George Shearing and many more).

• 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 
• Estimated run time: 90 minutes

Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

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Featured image at the top: CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.