Jean’s Jazz Continues With Music From 'West Side Story'

RACINE, WI – January 29, 2020 – The Neophonic Jazz Orchestra will be entertaining audiences with the music of “West Side Story” during the Jean’s Jazz concert on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine.

Under the direction of Stan Kenton alumnus Joel Kaye, the big band jazz ensemble will be
performing music from the 1962 Grammy Award-winning album, Kenton’s “West
Side Story.”

In addition to the saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and rhythm sections typical of big band jazz,
the orchestra also boasts a section of four mellophones, a brass instrument with a timbre similar
to a French horn.

The group achieves what jazz historians and Kenton enthusiast call “a wall of sound,” giving the group a richness and fullness that is unparalleled among big bands today.

Created in 2001 by Joe Mooney, Jean’s Jazz is an annual fundraiser for the Racine Theatre Guild in memory of Joe’s wife, Jean. Jean was a jazz devotee and dedicated volunteer at the Guild, driving Joe to continue growing the series year after year.

Limited tickets remain and are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62+), and $5 for students (21 &
under). Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays
from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to the performance to purchase tickets.