World renowned saxophonist to play with AZ Jazz

The AZ Jazz ensemble is taking steps toward walking the improvisational tight-rope.

Comprised of 16 undergraduate and graduate instrumentalists from the UA, AZ Jazz will perform on stage at Crowder Hall tonight along with guest artist Jamey Aebersold as part of UA Jazz Week.

The ensemble, whose members have worked together since August, rehearses for one hour, three times a week, under the direction of UA music professor Jeff Haskell.

Though this may sound like a short amount of time, especially considering the group has only been rehearsing for a month in preparation for tonight's show, Haskell said the time crunch is standard for a jazz ensemble.