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Bluegrass Area Jazz Association promotes jazz education and performance in Central Kentucky through supporting its big band, the Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors, and by presenting clinics, workshops, and performances.

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Previous Jazz Ambassadors Performances

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 7:00pm
Richmond's Jazz in the Park

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 8:00pm
BAJA performs at Comedy Off Broadway (Call 271-5653 for tickets and info)

Friday, May 23, 2008 - 7:30pm
Big Band Showcase at Singletary Hall

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7:00pm
LFUCG Jazz Series in Ecton Park

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Big Band Blast IV with Chris Vadala and JACK
3:00pm Clinic: Free and open to the public
7:30pm Concert: Free and open to the public
Big Band Blast IV with Chris Vadala and the Jazz All-stars of Central Kentucky.  UK's Singletary Center.  Day-long event to include public workshop and evening concert.  Supported by LexArts.  
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Monday, December 17, 2007 - 8:00pm
Intimate Christmas Concert at Comedy Off Broadway.  Performance with the UK Jazz Ensemble.

Monday, December 10, 2007 - 7:30pm
"Home for Christmas" Concert, at the Lexington Opera House, featuring Broadway stars and Lexington natives Laura Bell Bundy and Lyndy Franklin.  Proceeds to benefit BAJA, Kreative Kids, and the Opera House Fund.  Tickets go on sale on November 2 at 10:00am; call 233-3535 for tickets. 

Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Crestwood Church (David Lyn Hensley) Benefit Concert, 7:00pm

Monday, July 30, 2007 - BAJA appears at Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Green, 8:00pm

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - Richmond's Jazz in the Park, 7:00pm

Saturday, June 2, 2007 - Big Band Showcase at Singletary Hall, 7:30pm

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - LFUCG Jazz Series in Ecton Park, 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - Big Band Blast III at UK's Memorial Hall, featuring Scott County HS Jazz Bands and UK Jazz Ensemble, 7:30pm.  $5 entry at the door.

Saturday, February 16, 2007 - Richmond Area Arts Council's "Winter Meltdown" at St. Mark's School in Richmond; special combo performance.

Saturday, February 3, 2007 - BAJA appearance with Lafayette High School Jazz Band fundraiser.

Sunday, December 17, 2006; 2:00pm
Benefit Christmas Big Band Concert, 2:00pm at UK's Memorial Hall.  Laura Bell Bundy to perform her Christmas favorites!  $15 entry fee - will benefit Kreative Kids and BAJA to help children throughout the Bluegrass experience the performing arts. 
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Monday, November 27, 2006; 8:00pm
Concert at Comedy Off Broadway with Bob Lark and Miles Osland Jazz Orchestra.  $7.50 cover charge.  21 and older; college students OK with ID. 
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Sunday, November 5, 2006; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Clinic with Bob Lark, Trumpet and Jazz Professor at DePaul University.  Location: UK's Band Rehearsal Room #22.  Email
bajajazz@insightbb.com to reserve a spot.  Free to students, $5 for others.  Presented with support from Yamaha and Hurst Music.  Full story

   

BAJA - 677 Shasta Circle - Lexington, KY  40503 - (859) 223-8407 - bajajazz@insightbb.com