This Sunday, August 10, the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra performs a free concert in Gatineau Park

At the invitation of the National Capital Commission, the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra will perform this Sunday, August 10 on the grounds of Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park.  The concert is part of the NCC’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of Gatineau Park.  Performances will take place from 1:30 - 4:30 PM with the IJO’s 17-piece repertory orchestra and the dancers from Swing Dynamite who will both perform and give free swing dance lessons.  The orchestra will perform a varied repertoire of music from the 1920s to the 1950s with a special focus on Duke Ellington.  Admission is free and as long as it doesn’t rain, this promises to be a great family day.

This concert will conclude the IJO’s spring and summer programming which has included appearances at the invitation of the Billings Estate Museum and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival.  Full details of the IJO’s exciting nine-concert 2008-2009 season can be found at the IJO website.