Monday, Feb 24, 2003, 8:00 PM
predeeded by Wine & Cheese Tasting, 6:30 PM
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$20 general admission
Call Boxoffice for Tickets at 974-2323

Jiggs Whigham is an internationally acclaimed trombonist, band leader and educator. This versatile performer, born Oliver Haydn Whigham III (the nickname Jiggs was given by his grandfather) in Cleveland Ohio on 20 August 1943, first came to the attention of critics and fans at 17, as featured soloist and first trombonist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Ray McKinley.

He is currently conductor of the BBC Big Band in Great Britain and artistic director of the Berlin Jazz Orchestra. Jiggs Whigham is a lifetime member and general advisor to the International Trombone Association and the German Trombone Society. He is a lifetime member of the International Association of Jazz Educators. He is active as a soloist, conductor and educator. He is a clinician for the United Musical Instrument Company.