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            This season the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association in partnership with Shawnee State University has scheduled the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, considered one of the world’s finest jazz orchestras, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
            “This is the seventh season for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra to perform at the Vern Riffe Center,” said Carl Daehler, executive director of the center. “Many people have requested that they return after their fantastic performance here last year.”
            The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, under the artistic direction of Byron Stripling, will present a “tap your foot” style of entertainment. This season's performance will celebrate jazz royalty with the music of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and Lionel Hampton.
            The concert will feature soloist, Dwight Lenox. His fluid style lends itself to a vast repertoire from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls and many more.
            Ticket prices are $32 to $22 with family and group discounts available. Tickets are available by calling The McKinley Box Office (740) 351-3600, online at www.sopaa.org or any Ticketmaster Outlet. The event is sponsored by the Scioto Foundation and National City Bank.