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NIU Jazz Orchestra director Reginald Thomas speaks about how Ronald Carter would end performances and demonstrates the call and response used by Carter with the audience. The NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble worked to memorialize Ronald Carter and his impact throughout the concert. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU jazz honors Ronald Carter in concert

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | March 7, 2024

A part of NIU’s jazz ensemble play at Fatty’s Pub & Grille for the Jazz Combofest. Fatty’s hosts the Combofest a few times a year which is open to the public. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

Fatty’s gets jazzy for the night

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – Fatty’s Pub & Grille included a classy touch to its Monday Night Football with the addition of Jazz Combofest.  NIU's jazz ensemble gave a musical performance at Fatty's on Monday. The ensemble played from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and warmed...

Famous jazz musician will join with NU Jazz Ensemble

By Connor Rice | November 17, 2010

DeKALB | Famous jazz musician Wycliffe Gordon will join the NIU Jazz Ensemble tonight at a performance in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Gordon has performed on such television channels as BET and PBS, and appeared in the Ken Burn's documentary "Jazz,"...

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