PRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH RENOWNED GUEST ARTISTS AND STUDENT PERFORMERS

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — An evening of exceptional jazz returns to Iowa Lakes Community College as the Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival Concert takes the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center.

Presented through a unique collaboration between the Iowa Lakes Music Department and the Estherville Performing Arts Series, the concert brings together acclaimed professional musicians alongside Iowa Lakes student performers for an unforgettable night celebrating the artistry and energy of jazz.

Returning to Iowa Lakes are three nationally recognized jazz artists who also served as guest clinicians during the 2026 Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival:

• Joey Gulizia, an accomplished saxophonist and MIDI wind controller performer whose career has included performances with Mannheim Steamroller, the Omaha Symphony, the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, and appearances throughout Japan, Europe, the Caribbean, and aboard numerous cruise ships.
• Andy Hall, one of the Midwest’s most respected jazz bassists and instructor of jazz bass at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Hall has performed with legendary artists including Chuck Berry, Count Basie Orchestra, Doc Severinsen, Rosemary Clooney, Peter Nero, and Marilyn Maye, while also serving as a sought-after jazz educator and festival clinician.
• Jeff Jenkins, an internationally recognized jazz pianist, composer, educator, and former professor in the Thompson Jazz Studies Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jenkins has performed with jazz greats including Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Eddie Harris, Bobby Hutcherson, The New York Voices, and John Abercrombie, while also appearing on Broadway national tours of Little Shop of Horrors and The Who’s Tommy.The guest artists will perform alongside the Iowa Lakes Jazz Band and Iowa Lakes Jazz Singers, showcasing the talent of Iowa Lakes student musicians while creating a collaborative concert experience that blends professional artistry with student performance.

“This concert offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience nationally recognized jazz musicians performing alongside our outstanding student ensembles,” said Lincoln Larsen, Director of Music at Iowa Lakes Community College. “The collaboration creates an inspiring evening of music while giving our students the opportunity to learn and perform with accomplished professionals.”

The Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival Concert is the only event in the Estherville Performing Arts Series presented in partnership with the Iowa Lakes Music Department, highlighting the shared commitment to bringing exceptional live performances and educational opportunities to the region.

Following the performance, audience members are invited to enjoy a complimentary reception with the artists.

Admission is included with Estherville Performing Arts Series memberships and season ticket packages. Individual tickets are $20 (all-inclusive pricing with no additional fees). Children and Iowa Lakes students are admitted free.

Tickets are reserved, so order soon to pick your seats. They can be purchased online at https://our.show/jazzfestconcert or contact the Box Office at 712-362-7918.

PHOTO CAPTION: Left to right: Andy Hall, Jeff Jenkins and Joey Gulizia are back for another Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival Concert on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM.