Vail Jazz @ Vail Square: H2 Big Band Tribute to Count Basie

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Hosted at the epicenter of Lionshead Village’s bustling summer scene, Vail Jazz @ Vail Square brings a high-energy lineup of jazz heavyweights to Vail’s hotspot for culture and entertainment. With a cold beverage and unbeatable views, this series has quickly become the Thursday night event of Vail’s summer music scene! “Count” Basie led his jazz orchestra for nearly 50 years and forever influencing the sound of big band music and ensemble jazz. That distinctive “Basie sound” is impressively channeled by the H2 Big Band, a world-class ensemble of 17 musicians under the co-leadership of trumpeter Al Hood and pianist Dave Hanson. Tickets may be purchased through our website, or by calling 970.479.6146.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Vail Jazz Festival brings over 60 performances and 200 artists to Vail each year! With such a busy summer, Vail Jazz relies on its volunteers, the Vail Jazz Ambassadors, to assist with a variety of responsibilities and ensure that the Festival runs smoothly. At Vail Jazz @ Vail Square, Ambassadors can work as stage crew, greeters, or ushers.

To see full descriptions and sign up for Ambassador shifts, visit: http://vols.pt/zgmvHz

To learn more about the Vail Jazz Ambassador program, visit: http://www.vailjazz.org/support/volunteer/ or email rachael@vailjazz.org

We thank each and every one of you for your contributions!