MUSIC
St George Jazz All-Stars
Jazz and the Familiar
Saturday, January 17, 2025, 7:30pm
Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
What would a concert feel like if music from across decades, genres, and generations were all filtered through the creative spirit of jazz?
The St. George Jazz All Stars are ready to find out.
This imaginative program explores iconic melodies from the worlds of classic songwriting, rock anthems, beloved TV and movie themes, timeless ballads, and even classical repertoire. Every selection is given new life through jazz interpretation and improvisation—turning familiar tunes into fresh discoveries.
It’s a jazz trip down memory lane, full of moments that will make you smile with recognition.
You’ll know the music—and you’ll be singing along before the night is over.
Musicians
Glenn Webb, vibraphone
Samantha Eagar, vocals
Tanner Dawson, tenor sax
Jared Nicholson, trumpet
Chad Roundy, guitar
Robert Matheson, bass
Jay Nygaard, drums
Rowena Webb, percussion
Glenn Webb is Artistic Director of the St George Jazz Festival and leads the Rebel Jazz Band. He leads the St George All-Stars performing originals and new standards. He is the President of St George Jazz. Webb was the Founding Chair of the Music Department at Utah Tech and currently serves as Associate Dean of the College of the Arts. He directs the Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and New Music Ensemble at Utah Tech University.
Webb is the leading New Music percussionist in the Intermountain region. He is an endorsed artist for SABIAN cymbals. He is also the percussionist and Co-Artistic Director of Grand Circle New Music.
Dr. Webb has music degrees from UNLV, University of Utah, and Weber State University. And, he is the house drummer/percussionist at Tuacahn performing for 2,000 patrons six shows a week.
Vocalist for the evening: Samantha Eagar
Based in St. George, Samantha is a passionate singer known for her powerful, soulful voice and musicality. With a bachelors in music, Samantha works as a freelance musician and runs a mobile voice studio. She has had the pleasure of fronting her rock cover band Monsoon Season, playing with larger ensembles such as the Angel’s Landing Orchestra and the Red Rock Jazz Orchestra, and playing solo at many local events. Samantha looks forward to producing her own music and collaborating with other groups.
