Also on Saturday, alumni all-stars and Lovell Ives return for Jazz Fest


UW-Green Bay will continue a proud musical tradition Saturday, Feb. 7, presenting Jazz Fest XLV (we think that’s 45) highlighted by a public concert at 4 p.m. at the Weidner Center. Highlighting all that will be guest artist and jazz drummer Carl Allen, a Milwaukee native and UW-Green Bay alumnus, and a set by a UWGB Music alumni all-star band featuring conductor Lovell Ives (professor emeritus) and players:

Saxophone: Woody Mankowski, Marc Jimos, Steve Johnson, Chuck Iken, Kevin VanEss, Lauri DeVillers, Chris Anderson; Trumpet: Nate Behling, Tim Gast, Shawn Postell, Kevin Short, Brad Terrell; Trombone: Andy Zipperer, Bill Dennie, Kelley Glarneau, Steve Bader; Guitar: Matt Hillman; Bass: Paul Sowinski; Piano: Kristin Sponcia; Drums: Carl Allen