William Paterson University to Pay Tribute to Program Directors

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The William Paterson University Jazz Room Series continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary season with a special program on Nov. 3, during which the William Paterson University Big Band will perform music written by the three directors in the jazz program’s history.

The concert, at 4 p.m. in Shea Center on the Wayne, N.J., campus, will include works by trumpeter Thad Jones, who directed the program from 1972-‘79. In addition, bassist Rufus Reid, who directed the program from 1980-‘99 and pianist James Williams, the current director, will perform their original compositions. Admission is $12, or $9 for students, faculty members and senior citizens.

For more information, go to www.wpunj.edu.



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