Hear the exciting Big Band sounds of contemporary jazz and favorite jazz standards when the HSU Jazz Orchestra, led by Dan Aldag, takes the stage on Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 p.m. Repertoire includes a rare original from master arranger Gil Evans called "Jambangle," featuring Brian Post on piano, Rebecca Lopez on soprano sax, and George Epperson on trombone. Next up is Duke Ellington's bravura showcase for the band's trumpets and trombones called "Braggin' In Brass," featuring Chris Cox and Kevin Blake on trumpet and George Epperson on trombone. "What Goes Around" is next, rearranged for big band by the original composer Dave Holland and featuring Isaac Williams on tenor sax, Brian White on trombone, and Isaac Saltoon on vibraphone. "I Dare You" is written by the young Korean-born composer and bandleader Jihye Lee for her New York orchestra's most recent album, Daring Mind. Tenor saxophonist Isaac Williams is featured. "Milonga Loca" is composed by the Argentinean creator of nuevo tango, Astor Piazzolla and arranged for jazz orchestra by Fred Sturm, and features solos by trombonist Brian White. The evening closes with the Evan Weiss composition "Tooth" in an arrangement commissioned by the HSU Jazz Orchestra from HSU alum Dan Fair. Solos are by Max Shere on guitar and Brian Post on synthesizer.