Jazz Orchestra to take its musical energy south for spring tour
For its 2026 spring tour, the Luther College Jazz Orchestra, one of the premier collegiate instrumental jazz ensembles in the United States, will be traveling to the birthplace of jazz and six other cities starting Saturday, March 21.
The Jazz Orchestra and their conductor, Juan Tony Guzmán
Whether they’re swinging to the tunes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, making a Brazilian samba come alive or simply laying down a heavy funk groove, the Jazz Orchestra and their conductor, Juan Tony Guzmán, are guaranteed to make any space come alive with musical energy.
Their spring tour repertoire includes highlights from Gordon Goodwin, Astor Piazzolla, Marshall Gilkes and Bob Washut.
Students from a variety of academic programs perform with the Jazz Orchestra and will be featured as soloists during the spring tour.
While rest of campus enjoys spring break (March 23-27), the Jazz Orchestra will perform in the following locations:
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Collierville, Tenn.
- New Orleans, La.
- Lafayette, La.
- Little Rock, Ark.
- Topeka, Kan.
- Johnston, Iowa
The Jazz Orchestra will return to Decorah for a homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
The concerts are free and open to the public.
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Laver’s program will sample an “eclectic collection of pieces that explore the art of variation, from Bach’s monumental Passacaglia and Fugue to more modern expressions of the genre.”
“Nordic Choir has an exciting program to share with audiences from Iowa City to Orlando,” said Andrew Last, associate professor of music and director of choral activities.
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