WNC Jazz Society

HISTORY

With its first concert presented in September 2003, WNC Jazz Society has since presented 22 performances in Asheville including pianist Bill Charlap, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, and “Maestro” Ellis Marsalis with repeat engagements by guitarist Larry Coryell. WNC Jazz Society has nearly tripled its original membership from 125 up to over 320 in 2005.

PREVIOUS WNCJS

JAZZ SERIES Artists

Wycliffe Gordon

2005

Bill Charlap

2004

Adonis Rose

2006

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the WNC Jazz Society is to perpetuate and advance the original art form of jazz and its heritage through performances, education and outreach activities.

FOUNDER &

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Bo Farson

photo of Sarah Morrow Quartet by Henry Neufeld

JAZZ SERIES 2008

Diana Wortham Theatre

Downtown in Asheville, NC

$21 members

$29 non-members; $10 students w/ID.

Memberships for sale at all shows.