Nov. 19 Grammy-nominated trumpeter joins CLC for Annual Art of Jazz

College of Lake County (CLC) welcomes three-time Grammy award nominee jazz trumpeter, arranger and composer Tim Hagans as the guest artist for the 47th annual Art of Jazz concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, on the Grayslake Campus James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts mainstage.

"We are excited to welcome trumpeter and composer Tim Hagans to CLC,” said Music Instructor Dr. Michael Flack. “He is one of the most adventurous, creative and thoughtful improvisors in the music business today."

Known for his outstanding jazz trumpet talents, Hagans was featured in the 2001 Swedish documentary “Boogaloo Road” and was granted an honorary Doctor of Music degree by Sibelius Academy Helsinki June 2012. Hagans was the recipient of the 2008 IAJE/ASCAP Established Composer commission and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Composition Grant.

Hagans received guidance and inspiration from famous musicians including Thad Jones, Ernie Wilkins, Joe Lovano, Bob Belden and Dexter Gordon. It was Jones who inspired Hagans to start writing songs, and his first composition was featured on a Thad Jones Eclipse album.

Additionally, Hagans will present a free master class open to the public from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Room P-101 to learn from his jazz expertise.

Tickets are $8 and $7 for students, senior citizens and military. Buy tickets online or visit James Lumber Center Box Office. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.