Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Music is excited to announce the second concert of the Music Mosaics series this fall with Contemporary Electric Guitar with Jay Craggs & Friends. All proceeds from the Music Mosaics series go directly towards scholarships for Department of Music students. This performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Light Recital Hall. Advance ticket prices are $14 for the general public, $12 for over 65, $7 for individuals under 18 and free for all UW-Whitewater students. A $2 surcharge will be added to tickets purchased at the door. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222.
As a guitarist and composer, Jay Cragg has extensive experience as headliner, sideman, and bandleader on thousands of local, regional, national, and international bookings. Jay has performed, recorded, or opened for a large number of jazz, rock, and entertainment notables including Bobby Shew, Jeff Tyzik, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Wiest, Paul McKee, James Moody, Ritchie Cole, Bob Mintzer, Dennis DiBlasio, Chris Vadalla, Buddy Rich, Dave Wekl, Ricky Lawson, Steve Houghton, Dave Mancini, and many others. As an educator, Jay has developed curriculum and taught music technology courses for Columbia College Chicago, Madison Media Institute, and UW-Whitewater. Jay has also presented clinics, lectures, and performances at music industry trade shows throughout the U.S.
Join Jay Craggs and Friends for an evening of contemporary electric guitar. The performance will feature exciting compositions by Chic Corea, Pat Metheny, and Jay Craggs, as well as classic jazz standards and interesting insights into the music and composers. Featuring some of the Midwest’s strongest performers, this will be a musical experience you won’t want to miss.
