Evening on the smooth

<p>Jazz lovers can get their fill of music.</p>
<p>The Greenwood Community High School Jazz Dinner and Dance will be at 7 p.m. Friday.</p>
<p>Andrew Short tells you what you need to know about the event.</p>
<p><strong>Where is it?</strong></p>
<p>The Jazz Dinner and Dance is an annual fundraiser for the high school jazz ensemble that will be in the Greenwood Community High School cafeteria.</p>
<p><strong>What songs will be played?</strong></p>
<p>The evening will consist of about three hours of big band, jazz, bossa nova and rock-funk style music provided by the high school jazz ensemble and featuring our two middle school jazz bands.</p>
<p><strong>How many students are involved?</strong></p>
<p>There are approximately 55 performers total from all three bands.</p>
<p><strong>How much are tickets?</strong></p>
<p>Tickets are a preorder purchase from the music department as well as select businesses around Greenwood. The $20 charge provides a catered dinner and music for the evening and entrance to the silent auction.</p>
<p><strong>How long have the students worked on the show?</strong></p>
<p>The kids have been preparing music for the last month or so to fill up three hours of dinner, dancing and auction. It is a great evening for socializing and enjoying music from the big band era.</p>