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Director Reggie Thomas leads the NIU jazz orchestra. The orchestra performed Thursday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. (Eli Tecktiel | Northern Star)

NIU Jazz Orchestra plays train journey of sound

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | April 23, 2023

On Thursday, the NIU Jazz Orchestra treated audience members to a lively evening of big band and jazz music.  Despite the event’s noticeably light attendance, the orchestra played energetically and confidently as though they were playing to a sold...

Jazz at the Egyptian enchanted audience Saturday

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | January 28, 2020

At the fourth annual Jazz at the Egyptian show four local jazz groups rocked the stage, allowing composers like Duke Ellington to live on.Jazz in Progress, the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Jazz Ensemble and the NIU Jazz Orchestra...

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the Presidents Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Freeman hosts President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering for faculty and staff

By Samanta Echevarria | December 2, 2018

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Jazz studies director Reggie Thomas conducts the NIU Jazz Ensemble while his wife, Mardra Thomas, performs vocals at a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute show Jan. 19. The group performed a protest song by Billie Holiday.

Musicians use MLK day to promote unity on campus

By Darius Parker | January 20, 2015

Darius ParkerStaff writerT @Sir_HarlemDeKalb | Students used live music and poetry to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday in the Holmes Student Center’s Carl Sandburg Auditorium.The event, which was hosted by The International Association...

Jazz Ensemble plans to add singer to group

By Claire Buchanan | September 30, 2014

Reggie Thomas, jazz studies coordinator and Jazz Ensemble director, plans to add another instrument to the group — the human voice.Adding a jazz vocalist and creating a jazz vocal ensemble are in the works under Thomas, who took the place of former...