Jazz trio to perform in Libertyville

Jazz will be celebrated Sunday, Nov. 24, during the Jazz Vespers program at The St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville, the church said in a news release. Doors open at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the award winning student jazz combo from the College of Lake County will perform. Vespers service will begin at 7 p.m. with special guest artist guitarist Frank Portolese. The service is free (free will offering) and all are welcome. A coffee and refreshment hour will be held after the performance. Portolese has been a performer and educator for more than 25 years. He founded the Jazz Program for Midwest Young Artists at Fort Sheridan and teaches in the jazz programs at the University of Illinois at Chicago and at Elmhurst College. He will be joined by drummer Rusty Jones and bassist, Brian Sandstrom. Visit www.stlawrencechurch.org or call (847) 362-2110.