MANSFIELD, PA— The Moanin’ Frogs Saxophone Sextet will perform at Mansfield University on Friday,
September 2.
The group will perform in Manser Dining Hall at noon and then in Jazzman’s Café, Alumni Hall, at 12:30 p.m.
A performance on the Student Mall is also a possibility, weather permitting.
Rooted in the classical tradition and theatre of the American Vaudeville show, The Moanin’ Frogs’ repertoire includes spirited arrangements, creative choreography, and technically precise performances of jazz, pop, and classical music.
Their name, a contraction of the 1914 and 1916 hit titles, That Moanin’ Saxophone Rag and The Bull Frog Blues, also hints at their ability to hop convincingly between genres: they are at home as concerto soloists and burlesque show musicians, jazz improvisers and primo chamber ensemble players.
To learn more about The Moanin’ Frogs, go to themoaninfrogs.com