FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2007
Media Contact: Laima Gaigalas, (303) 492-4247
Public Contact: CU Concerts Box Office, (303) 492-8008

Event: The Artist Series presents Arturo Sandoval
Description: Legendary Latin Jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval performs
at Macky Auditorium
Date: Thursday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, University of Colorado at Boulder
Pre-concert: Pre-concert conversation featuring CU-Boulder
Director of Jazz Studies John Davis, 6:45 p.m. in Macky Room 102
Sponsors: Ball Corporation, KUVO, Roser Visiting Artist Fund, Daily Camera
Admission: Tickets for the performance are $12 to $52
Box Office: Call 303-492-8008 or visit www.cuconcerts.org
for tickets or more information

LATIN JAZZ GREAT ARTURO SANDOVAL
TO PERFORM IN BOULDER

The CU Artist Series presents a performance by Arturo Sandoval in Boulder’s Macky Auditorium Thursday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Cuban-born trumpeter Arturo Sandoval was a protégé of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie and a founder of the ground-breaking band Irakere. Winner of four Grammy Awards, six Billboard Awards and an Emmy, Sandoval is internationally recognized as one of the most important figures in Latin jazz and a phenomenal classical trumpeter as well. Mr. Sandoval will be joined on the stage by drummer Alexis Arce, percussionist Tomas Cruz, pianist Dave Siegel, saxophonist Felip Lamoglia, and bassist Armando Gola. For more information about Arturo Sandoval, please visit http://www.arturosandoval.com.

A pre-concert conversation with CU-Boulder Director of Jazz Studies John Davis will be held before the performance at 6:45 p.m. in Macky Room 102. This pre-concert event is free and open to the public."

A clinic with Arturo Sandoval will be held on Friday, September 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Grusin Music Hall in the Imig Music Building. This event is free and open to the public for observation.

The Artist Series, now in its 71st season, has a rich tradition of bringing the finest performers in the world to Boulder’s Macky Auditorium. Recent performers on the series have included James Galway, Hilary Hahn, and Bobby McFerrin. In addition to serving audiences with an exciting variety of performances, the Artist Series has an important educational mission, including outreach events planned in conjunction with almost every concert.

Single tickets for this concert are $12 to $52 with discounts for members of the CU community, seniors, youth and groups. Call the CU Concerts Box Office at 303-492-8008 or visit www.cuconcerts.org for information or tickets for this performance. Season tickets for the 2007-2008 Artist Series season are also available now.

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