Saddleback College - Trumpeter Ingrid Jensen Joins the Saddleback Big Band

On Saturday, February 24th, Saddleback’s Jazz Day offers performances by the aspiring and the inspiring.  The day begins with local high school and middle school bands and combos that perform and are evaluated by Saddleback College Jazz Faculty. They also participate in jam sessions, clinics and a Master Class with Ingrid Jensen. The day is followed up with a must-hear performance by the Saddleback Big Band and trumpeter, Ingrid Jensen, on the McKinney stage at 7:00 p.m. 

Born in Vancouver and raised in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ingrid Jensen has been hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of her generation.  After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 1989, she went on to record three highly acclaimed CDs for the ENJA record label, soon becoming one of the most in-demand players on the global jazz scene.   “Ingrid plays trumpet and flugelhorn with all the brilliance and fire of a true virtuoso, following the spirit of the muse as she creates…warm, sensitive, exciting and totally honest…” ~ Marian McPartland      “You play great!” ~ Herbie Hancock

Tickets are $15 At-the-Door; $10 presale; Child 17 & under Free and may be purchased in person at the Saddleback College ticket office, Tuesday–Friday, noon to 4 p.m. or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts. If you need further assistance, you may call the ticket office at (949)-582-4656 during the hours listed.