The 18-piece Vermont Jazz Center Big Band returns for its annual swing dance gala, this year featuring the acclaimed vocalist, pianist, & composer Peter Eldridge.

A founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble New York Voices, Eldridge has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, & The Kennedy Center, and has recorded & toured with legendary artists including Bobby McFerrin, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Paquito D’Rivera, and Chanticleer.

The VJC Big Band, comprised of professional musicians from the region, performs classic & contemporary big band arrangements to raise funds for the Vermont Jazz Center’s Scholarship Fund. December’s Annual Gala is the primary fundraiser for the Fund, which grants an annual average of over $10,000 worth of scholarships to students, offsetting fees for ensembles, private lessons & numerous educational programs.

All proceeds from this event will be earmarked towards benefiting students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to pursue their musical objectives. Sponsored by Dianne & Steve Lieberman.