Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Celebrates 40th Season at Scullers Jazz Club on October 3

 (Photo by Kate Matson)

The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, hailed as one of the most inventive and accomplished jazz ensembles, is opening its 40th season with a concert at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the venue.

Founded in 1973 by music director and trumpet player Mark Harvey, the orchestra specializes in original exploratory works composed by Harvey, together with wide-ranging repertory including Ellingtonia; American music by such composers as Ives, Gottschalk, and Billings; and performances with film, dance and poetry.

Here is a more information on Aardvark Jazz Orchestra courtesy of JazzNews.com.  You can find a schedule of upcoming coming concerts by visiting the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra web site. 

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