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Special guest Kris Johnson charms audience at UVU’s Jazz Jam Series

October 16, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Grammy nominated trumpeter Kris Johnson was the guest of the new monthly music program, “Jazz Jam Series”, by UVU School Of The Arts. The talented jazz musician and member of the Count Basie Orchestra played at Center Stage on Oct. 15. Kris Johnson is an award-winning jazz trumpeter, composer and educator. He has appeared […]

UVUSA brings ‘30s culture to UVU

Connor Haugen

January 31, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVUSA put on a swinging jazz dance Jan. 19 in the Grande Ballroom. Local jazz performers from the Utah Swing Orchestra taught people to jitter and jive like it was 1939. “It’s kinda like a date night and an opportunity for students and non-traditional students to come out and enjoy a fancier [event],” marketing junior […]