On Saturday, February 1, jazz bands from Parkview Middle School, Prairie Ridge Middle School, Southview Middle School, Northview Middle School, Ankeny High School, and Centennial High School participated in clinics and a concert with four guest artists.

Our guest artists were Mike McMann, David Koberdahl, Tony Wadle, and Andrew Poppen. While the bands switched over, a Drake jazz combo filled with Ankeny alumni known as “Watercolors” performed.

Check out AHS performances:

Ankeny Jazz Ensemble performing Dizzying by Ryan Kisor/Bob Washut

Ankeny Jazz Lab performing Bluefoladas by Mark Taylor

Southview JazzHawks performing Early Afternoon Blues by Chick Corea/Mark Taylor