Event

Jazz All Day

All activities are free and open to the public.

Join us for PCM's 4th annual All Day Jazz Fest with special guest artist Ndugu Chancler!

Jazz History Class
10:00 - 12:00 p.m
Room 113

Jazz Master Class
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Barrett Hall

Concert with Ndugu Chancler and the PCM Jazz Faculty
7:30 p.m.
PCM Auditorium

Ndugu Chancler:

Ndugu Chancler is a drummer, percussionist, producer, composer, clinician, and educator. As a studio musician, Ndugu has recorded with such greats as Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, John Lee Hooker, Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson. Working on Thriller and Bad, Ndugu was the drummer on the hit single "Billie Jean." Ndugu has also played on a number of movie soundtracks including An Officer and a Gentleman, Indecent Proposal, and The Color Purple.

As a songwriter Ndugu co-wrote hits for Santana including "Dance Sister Dance," "Reach For It" for George Duke, and "Let It Whip" for the Dazz Band. His production credits include Flora Purim, Bill Summers and Toki, along with his own solo recordings: Ndugu and the Chocolate Jam Co. and Ndugu Chancler. Ndugu has co-produced recordings for Santana, George Duke, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Tina Turner, Ernie Watts and a group he co-leads with Patrice Rushen.

Please check the PCM event site here for more information on times and locations for Jazz All Day activities.