Choir & Soloists Win at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Saint George's Jazz Choir won the high school ensemble category at the University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival on Feb. 21-22.  Reagan Ivey won two Outstanding Soloist Awards for "Cloudburst" and for "Green Dolphin Street" at the prestigious competition that draws musicians from throughout the Northwest.  Caroline He also won an Outstanding Soloist Award for "California Dreamin'."  The Choir was invited to sing in the Winner Concert, where they performed "Cloudburst" with Reagan's solo.  See videos of Reagan Singing "Over the Rainbow" with the Jazz Quintet and Caroline's Solo on "Killing Me Softly" with the Jazz Choir.  Thanks to Lisa Baird for the videos.