Larry Smith Jazz Kicks Big Band

The Utah State University Music Department features The Legendary Larry Smith “Kicks Band” as it presents its Spring Concert playing the music of Buddy Rich. The program will focus on the music of the great American drummer,  songwriter, conductor, and band leader Buddy Rich.  He is considered one of the most influential drummers fo all time. With this focus the Kicks Band will focus on some of the great recordings of the Buddy Rich Big Band. Tunes such as Time Check, Wind Machine, Big Swing Face, Nutville, Dancing Men, Cape Veridan Blues, Groove Merchant, You Rotten Kid, and Love For Sale, provide a sample of the great big band music for the evening. Special feature for the evening will be the drum stylings of Mr. Danny Hankins as he provides the “Buddy Rich drumming essence” for this evening of big band jazz. Other soloists will include Nik Clark, Danny Hankins, Kelin Gibbons, Greg Wheeler, Jared Saunders, Roger Karen, Brian Baird, and others. The Kicks Band will also feature the beautiful vocal stylings of guest vocalist Terresa Shreve.  The concert will be held in the Russell/ Wanlass Performance Hall on the USU campus Tuesday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for this legendary performance of big band music in this special setting.

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When

Tuesday, March 23, 2027 | 7:30 pm

Where

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

Event Type

Arts/Entertainment

Department

Music

Target Audience

Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students

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Information/Cost

Adult 18+ - $25, Senior 65+ - $20, USU Faculty/Staff - $20, Youth to 17 - $15, USU Student - Free with ID

Event Contact

Name: Box Office
Phone: (435) 797-8022
Email: ticketscc@usu.edu

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