The JSU Latin Jazz Ensemble will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with other groups on campus this Friday!

The Latin Jazz Ensemble will be performing at Heirloom Taco in Jacksonville as part of “Latin Night at the Square,” a collaborative event hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, El Latido de Mi Cultura, and the International Students Organization. The Ensemble has been practicing for this event – which was started three years ago – twice a week since the beginning of the semester. The performance begins at 6pm on October 15.

The Latin Jazz Ensemble was founded by Dr. Andy Nevala when he began working at JSU. “Latin music is an integral part of the global music industry, not only due to its virtuosic performance elements, but also due to its representations of rich and diverse cultures,” Nevala said. “Latin Jazz is the fastest growing and most popular style of jazz today, and it is constantly evolving. It has kept jazz alive for audiences!”