Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival: John Nugent with Strings

Pictured: John Nugent

Composition meets improvisation - tune in for John Nugent with Strings.

WXXI is pleased to present Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival: John Nugent with Strings, airing Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 12 a.m. (midnight of Monday, June 25) on WXXI-TV/HD (DT 21.1/cable 1011 and 11). During this special Rochester International Jazz Festival concert, Festival Producer John Nugent is supported by a string band as he leads the way with his soulful saxophone. Also, how churches have become a big part of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is discussed.

The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary Series is produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting and distributed nationally by American Public Television. The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary Series is underwritten by The Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Foundation. Local broadcast support for the series is provided by Rowe Photo, Video, and Audio.

To see the complete line-up of artists and the airdates, visit: WXXI.org/jazz.