Fremd musicians jazz up a cold winter night

On a cold winter evening, parents and friends of the Fremd High School Jazz Band students found warmth at the 11th annual Jazz and Java concert.

This year, they were rewarded with another treat as Mark Colby, a well-respected saxophonist and faculty member at DePaul University, joined the Fremd Jazz Ensemble for three numbers.

Before the concert, Mr. Colby met with band students for an evening rehearsal.

"Each year, the concerts seem to get better and better," said Jazz Ensemble Director Matt Moore. "The support by the community and parents was outstanding, as well as our incredible guest artist, Mark Colby.

"Both of our jazz bands did a great job entertaining and exposing the audience to many different jazz styles and genres."