Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan, a topnotch performer who has recorded and performed worldwide with the best jazz artists on the planet, will be the guest artist this year at the Century College Foundation's 18th annual Century Jazz Festival on Jan. 27 and 28.

Smulyan will perform with the 17-piece Century Jazz Ensemble for two exciting shows - Saturday evening, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. (reception at 6:45 p.m.) and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. (reception at 1:45 p.m.) Both receptions will feature complimentary wine, cheese and dessert. Tickets are $17 with a student price of $10. Proceeds support student scholarships through the Century Foundation.

Smulyan was the winner of the 2004 Jazz Journalists' Award for Baritone Saxophonist of the Year. A faculty member at William Paterson University, he has recorded and performed with Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Tom Harrell, Cedar Walton, George Coleman, Chick Corea, Diana Ross and many others.

For ticket information, please call (651) 779-3942.

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