Gustavus Artist Series: The Lazarus BandSeptember 14, 2018 at 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Trumpeter Charles Lazarus and his jazz band perform in Bjorling Recital Hall as part of the Gustavus Artist Series. Lazarus, a highly sought-after soloist and trumpet player in the Minnesota Orchestra, will present a program featuring fresh takes on classic loves songs from his latest album, Lovejoy.
The mission of the Gustavus Artist Series is to broaden Gustavus student exposure to significant artistic scholarship and world-class performers and artists.
Tickets are on sale now and cost $12 for the general public, $9 for seniors/students, and $9 for Gustavus faculty/staff. Gustavus students receive one free ticket. They can be ordered at gustavustickets.com.
About the performer:
Trumpeter Charles Lazarus is a multi-faceted performer, composer, producer and band leader whose career has included tenures in Dallas Brass, Meridian Arts Ensemble, Canadian Brass, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras around the US and Canada, performed with the Empire Brass, New York Philharmonic Principal Brass, London Brass, Barry White, and opened for Tony Bennett. Charles has performed and taught master classes in every US state, Canada, and throughout Asia and Europe. He has created and produced several crossover orchestral shows featuring his various ensembles with which he has released four CDs and a children's animated short film.
