ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS JAZZ FROM YOUNG SET FOR FEB. 15.There's more to teen music than just Britney Spears and the Backstreet backstreet Noun a street in a town far from the main roads Adjective denoting secret or illegal activities: a backstreet abortion backstreet n Boys, and four local high school bands intend to prove it. Jazz bands from Valencia, Hart, Canyon and Saugus high schools will highlight a day of jazz during the annual R.K. Downs Invitational Jazz Festival Noun 1. jazz festival - a festival that features performances by jazz artists festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival" , from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. . Also in attendance will be the sultry sounds of the Latin Jazz Latin jazz is the general term given to music that combines rhythms from African and Latin American countries with jazz and classical harmonies from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and United States. The two main categories of Latin Jazz are Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. Combo from California Institute of the Arts California Institute of the Arts known as CalArts U.S. private institution of higher learning in Valencia. Created in 1961 through the merger of two other art institutes, it was the first in the U.S. , as well as the cool grooves of the College of the Canyons Studio Jazz Ensemble. Guest artist Gary Foster, a master clinician of sax, clarinet and flute, has worked with dozens of the biggest names in show business, including Barbra Streisand Noun 1. Barbra Streisand - United States singer and actress (born in 1942) Barbra Joan Streisand, Streisand , Mel Torme, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra. Foster also has numerous television and motion picture soundtracks to his credit, including ``Batman & Robin,'' ``The Patriot,'' ``Pearl Harbor,'' ``Far From Heaven'' and ``Chicago.'' The festival will take place in the campus Student Center. Admission is free, but a donation of $5 will be appreciated. For information, call (661) 362-3254. - Daily News `Old Glory' moved for better viewing Local artist Shane Mitchell's painting of ``Old Glory'' has been moved from B & R Gallery and placed on display at Priority One Credit Union for better viewing. A silent auction on the painting continues through 2 p.m. Feb. 16, when it will be turned over to its new owner. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Santa Clarita Oaks Conservancy and will be used to create high-quality reproductions of the painting on canvas. Priority One Credit Union is located at 24510 Town Center Drive in Valencia. To place a bid on the original painting, or to order a reproduction for $295, call (661) 291-1953. - Daily News |
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