The Tim Buchholz Octet is coming Merrill on Saturday, Jan. 19, appearing at the Merrill High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. as part of the Merrill Area Concert Association’s current series. You will hear exceptional Jazz standards with Tim and seven other outstanding jazz artists. They will perform arrangements from the recently released album “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.” The instrumentation includes voice, piano, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone and saxophones.
These eight musicians are faculty members at five different universities across the state and hold national and international performing credits. Tim Buchholz currently resides in Wausau, where he holds the title of Associate Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin Marathon County. As a singer, Tim has performed at Carnegie Hall, New York City’s Lincoln Center, and has toured internationally to such countries as South Africa, Costa Rica, France, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Austria and Belgium. Tim has performed with many notable jazz artists including Bobby McFerrin, Darmon Meader, Tierney Sutton, Janis Siegel, Patty Austin, Fred Hersch, Shelly Berg, Danilo Perez and Dave Grusin. Tim was named “Best Collegiate Jazz Arranger” by Downbeat magazine in 2006-2007 and “Best Collegiate Jazz Singer” in 2005-2006. His arrangements have been published by Sound Music Publications and used throughout the country in high school and college vocal jazz ensembles and for numerous all-state vocal jazz choir events.
Attendance at all Merrill Area Concert Association performances is open to members only, but we invite you to become a member. A season membership is an unbeatable value, allowing you to attend all the local MACA concerts, plus all of Antigo’s and Medford’s concert association performances as well. This concert season promises to expand your musical horizons, and every single performance will be distinctive. While you can purchase a membership on concert night, it’s best to call in advance so you don’t miss a minute of entertainment. For more information, visit our website at www.merrillconcerts.org, email [email protected] or contact Meagan at 715-252-6295.