University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 11-3-1969 Preservation Hall Jazz Band to perform at University of Montana November 8 University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations, "Preservation Hall Jazz Band to perform at University of Montana November 8" (1969). University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present. 5270. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/5270 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. news Information Services • University of ITIontana • missoula, montana 59801 *(406) 243-2522 IMMEDIATELY bourke/sale/j s 11/3/69 local PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND TO PERFORM AT UM NOV. 8 MISSOULA- — will The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, composed of members all over 60,/present a concert Saturday Nov. 8 in the University of Montana University Theater. The band will perform at 8:1' p.m. Members of the band include,Dede Pierce, cornet; Billie Pierce, piano; Willie J. Humphrey, clarinet; Jim Robinson, trombone; Cie Frazier, drums, and Allan Jaffe, tuba. The group is from New Orleans, La. They perform music which is derived from early jazz forms that originated in the south. Members of the Jazz Band helped to create New Orleans Jazz, which has evolved into the jazz and blues of today. Tickets are on sale at the Univeristy Center Information Desk and at the Cartwheel downtown. Admission is $2 and $1.50 for adults and $1.50 and $1 for UM students. The program is sponsored by the Program Council of the Associated Students at UM. ###.