In their first concert of the fall, the USF Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Brantley, and the USF Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ross Strauser, will perform Tuesday, September 22 at 

7:30 p.m. in the Zinober Concert Hall on campus.



The evening will feature Guest Artist Erica von Kleist.



Multi-instrumentalist and educator Erica von Kleist has led many lives as a musician and producer, leading the charge as woodwind specialist, educator, and entrepreneur. After receiving the first jazz 

bachelor s degree in the history of the Juilliard School, Erica went on to tour and record with countless luminaries including Wynton Marsalis and Chris Potter, and spent time working on 

Broadway. As a bandleader Erica has released three albums, one collaboration, and has just launched her latest record "Picc Pocket" featuring Erica on piccolo. She now serves as a business 

faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music and Artist-in-Residence at Williams College in Massachusetts.



The USF Jazz Orchestra is the top jazz big band at USF. It is a 20-piece traditional big-band jazz ensemble performing both classic and contemporary arrangements and compositions.



The USF Jazz Ensemble is the second jazz big band at USF. It is a 20-piece traditional big-band jazz ensemble performing both classic and contemporary arrangements and compositions.