Fred and Patty Turner Concert
2008-11-20
12 pictures
Andy Classen, Fred Turner and Drake President David Maxwell celebrate Turner's gift.
Fred Turner, retired senior chairman of McDonald's Corp.
Andy Classen, the Fred and Patty Turner professor of jazz studies, directs the ensemble.
Drake President David Maxwell plays the guitar with Jazz Ensemble I during the Nov. 18 concert.
Saxophone players were featured during Andy Classen's new composition, "A Count Ability."
President Maxwell plays "Sweet Home Chicago," in a tribute to Fred Turner.
Saxophone players and other musicians improvized during solos at the concert.
The ensemble plays an arrangement of Arturo Sandoval's Caribeno.
Andy Classen plays with the ensemble while directing.
Andy Classen thanks players in Drake Jazz Ensemble I for their hard work.
Fred Turner and his family celebrate his commitment to Drake and its jazz program.
Fred Turner and the Ukuladies (L to R): Anne Meyer, Mary Torgerson, Sue August and Barbara Harris.
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