BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Beneath the Underdog: The Music of Charles Mingus - R&D Jazz B and X-WR-TIMEZONE:Eastern Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261006T063651Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53453211625078 DTSTART:20261029T233000Z DTEND:20261030T003000Z DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nJoin Michigan Tech Jazz ens embles as they explore the music of famed bassist and composer Charles Min gus.\n\nOn Thursday catch R&D Jazz Band\, under the direction of Drew Kilp ela\, and JazTec\, under the direction of Adam Meckler.\n\nFriday night: J azz Lab Band and Workshop Brass Band. View Friday's Event Page.\n\nMingus developed under the greats of this music having played with Louis Armstron g\, Duke Ellington (he was one of very few to be fired by Duke himself)\, and Charlie Parker before becoming known as a prolific composer and band l eader. Mingus' music is sometimes referred to as "organized chaos" rooted in gospel music and the blues\, Mingus' music spoke on themes of religion\ , politics\, and the black experience in America.\n\nThis music is raccaus \, it'll be fun! Listeners can expect powerful\, grooving music that showc ases many of the band members as soloists\, both indivdually and collectiv ely. Watch out\, you might just hear some band members yelling out words t o the music.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Thursday and Friday\, October 29- 30\, 2026\nTIME | 7:30 p.m. each night\nSEATING BEGINS | 7 p.m.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | 90 mins. including intermission\nSEATIN G | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? \nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login t o rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?\n\n CONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available upon request. VIew all a ccessibility services.\n\nGet tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n\n Thank you to Sponsors\n\nSupp ort for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:\n and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporte rs at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors\n\n About the Performers\n\n \n\nR&D Jazz Band\ nThe Research and Development Big Band (R and D) performs repertoire from Jazz’s storied history including a mix of traditional and modern reperto ire for big band\, with an emphasis on traditional repertoire. R and D lea rns tunes by ear\, and spends time on improvisation\, and defining chord c hanges for improvising. The R&D band performs each Fall and Spring in the Backstage Jazz concerts\, and locally at public schools and venues each Sp ring.\n\nJazTec\nJAZTEC is a dynamic 5 to 7-piece jazz combo that speciali zes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original styles. The instrumentation of 3 horns\, and rhythm section allows each member ample opportunity to e xplore jazz improvisation and composition\, and to develop an individual s tyle.\nIn addition to frequent campus concerts\, this combo often performs in local clubs\, at jazz festivals\, records CDs\, and tours with the Jaz z Lab Band each year. They have been selected as the Outstanding Jazz Comb o at the UW-Eau Claire Jazz Festival on three occasions and twice at the A quinas College Jazz Festival. JAZTEC's first CD\, "Watch Your Step\," came out in 1998. Admission is by audition when openings occur.\n\nABOUT MICHI GAN TECH JAZZ\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director Jazz Studies Adam Meck ler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experience s performed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diver se ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.\n\nM eet the performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's di gital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event. \n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Music Series unites stu dents\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Mi chigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orche stra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Fee l the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are pres ented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technol ogy\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minor s\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the developm ent of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there's so mething for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events.\n\n R elated Events\n\nBeneath the Under Dog: The Music of Charles Mingus - Mich igan Tech Jazz\nRozsa Backstage | Thursday and Friday\, October 29-30\, 20 26 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\nRozsa Backstage | Wednesday and Thursday\, November 18-19\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.\n\ nMardi Gras Fat Tuesday: Dinner and Live Jazz - Michigan Tech Jazz\nBonfir e at the Continential Fire Co. | Tuesday\, February 9\, 2027 | Doors 5:30 p.m. | Show 6 p.m.\n\nBackstage Jazz: Video Game Jazz Ensemble - Michigan Tech Jazz\nRozsa Backstage | Wednesday and Thursday\, March 17-18\, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival 2027 - Michigan Tech Jazz\nMultipl e Locations | Friday-Sunday\, April 9-11\, 2027 | Weekend Lineup\n\nExplor e all upcoming Rozsa Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate to Support the Ro zsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upcoming Events\n\n P ersonal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides co ntent guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive o r distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves wi th each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an ev ent.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, thoughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26. GEO:47.1175;-88.541695 LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage SUMMARY:Beneath the Underdog: The Music of Charles Mingus - R&D Jazz Band URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/music-of-charles-mingus-mtu-jazz -2026 CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment CATEGORIES:Cultural CATEGORIES:Academics CATEGORIES:Social CATEGORIES:Art CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR