Above / North Central College jazz rhythm faculty is set to perform in the Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., just steps from downtown Naperville.
North Central College jazz faculty members Jack Mouse and Kelly Sill will perform “The Revenge of the Rhythm Section” Feb. 5 at the College.
The concert begins at 8PM Friday, Feb. 5, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $20/adults and $15/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Brief Bios
Joining Mouse on drums and Sill on bass are vibraphonist Brad Stirtz and pianist Chris White. The concert repertoire will feature jazz standards and original compositions.
Mouse is coordinator of jazz studies at North Central College and a staff artist/clinician for Yamaha Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads and Vic Firth Drum Sticks. He received an Aquarian Award of Achievement in 2012, presented by Aquarian DrumHeads in acknowledgement of his contributions as a jazz educator and performer. Mouse was a featured soloist with the U.S. Air Force Academy official jazz ensemble Falconaires. Since then, he has performed with an array of outstanding jazz artists, including Stan Kenton, Clark Terry, Herb Ellis, Joe Williams, the Dan Haerle Trio and many others.
A member of the Janice Borla Group since 1985, Mouse can be heard on Borla’s CDs, including her latest release “Promises to Burn.” He also has authored articles for “Percussive Notes” and the “IAJE – Illinois Newsletter.” Mouse’s CD “Range of Motion” features original compositions and has received extensive international radio airplay and glowing reviews. His new release, “Three Story Sandbox,” a CD of freely improvised music with multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson and vocalist Janice Borla, is scheduled for release January 2016 on the Tall Grass Records label. Visit jackmouse.com to learn more.
For more than 35 years, Sill has been Chicago’s first-call jazz bassist and has performed in concert throughout the world with a host of jazz artists. They include Hank Jones, Woody Shaw, Dave Liebman, Eddie Jefferson, Cedar Walton, Red Rodney, Eddie Harris, Johnny Hartman, Tommy Flanagan, Janice Borla and others. As an instructor, Sill is one of the newest members of North Central’s acclaimed jazz faculty and has served on the faculties of several other colleges and universities. Visit kellysill.com to learn more.
Above / The North Central College Fine Arts Center is home to the Madden Theatre, Wentz Concert Hall and the Schoenherr Art Gallery, located along Chicago at Ellsworth.
Thanks for supporting the arts!
North Central College’s 2015-2016 Fine and Performing Arts Season is partially sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, Nicor Gas, Advanced Data Technologies, Savant Capital Management, USG Corporation, Monarch Landing, Naperville Special Events and Cultural Amenities Fund, Illinois Arts Council Agency, DuPage Foundation and Naperville Development Partnership.
Think dinner in downtown with the show on campus!
This performance is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and more, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
Submitted by Nancy Dunker, associate director of media relations, for North Central College.
