Event Calendar
Reggie Lewis Sextet
CIJS is honored to host saxophonist Dr. Reginald Lewis and his acclaimed sextet (featuring Dr. Emma Taylor – Bass, Dr. Maxwell Osawa – Drums, Kurt Reeder – Piano, Gabriel Wade – Trumpet, and Jeremiah St. John – Trombone). An alumnus of the University of Illinois School of Music who was recently featured in Downbeat magazine, Dr. Lewis has graced major stages, including the TD Bank Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, and the CU Jazz Festival, with his legendary sound. The grandson of legendary Philadelphia saxophonist Robert “Bootsie” Barnes, Dr. Lewis is the Director of Jazz Studies at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. He has served as Adjudicator and Clinician for the Illinois State Jazz Festival, Purdue Jazz Festival, and the Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival. Dr. Lewis released his debut album, Echoes of Cherry Street, last August. Don’t miss this rare event! The ever-popular CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms kicks off the evening, featuring a selection of the most outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They present a variety of jazz standards and other popular arrangements. Many thanks to sponsor Greg and Jodi Peine! Time- 6 pm House Band, 7:15 pm Guest Group Cost- Members $10.00, Non-members $15.00, students free. Tickets sold at the door. Beverages are available for purchase. Food may be brought in, no drinks. For more information on memberships, schedules etc. visit cijspeoria.org. CIJS is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
