Around Town: Holland Jazz Orchestra fuses classics, new hits at Park Theatre

Cody Scanlan, The Holland Sentinel
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HOLLAND — The Holland Jazz Orchestra played for a crowded theater Sunday, Feb. 5, in downtown Holland.

According to host Park Theatre, the group's director, James Sawyer, was introduced in the 2022-2023 season, and brings "a wealth of educational and performing experience to the podium."

Sawyer was a member of the Kentwood Public Schools music faculty, the venue wrote, and has performed with The Temptations, Shirley Jones, Bob Hope and more. He's a member of the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra and the Truth in Jazz Orchestra.

Sawyer and the group's musicians brought classics and newer hits together to wow the crowd.

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"What a great concert last night," the orchestra wrote on social media Monday. "Thanks to all of you for coming out to listen, and thanks to the (Park Theatre) crew for taking care of us like no one else."

— Contact photographer Cody Scanlan at cody.scanlan@hollandsentinel.com. See more of his photography on Instagram @HollandSentinel.

Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra Director of Music James R. Sawyer introduces the band during a performance Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.
Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra Director of Music James R. Sawyer introduces the band during a performance Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.
Soloists stand during the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra performance on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Park Theatre in Holland.
Soloists stand during the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra performance on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Park Theatre in Holland.
Soloists stand during the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra performance on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Park Theatre in Holland.
Soloists stand during the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra performance on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Park Theatre in Holland.
The Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra plays a variety of styles during its concert Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.
The Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra plays a variety of styles during its concert Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.
A triple in-camera exposure as the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra plays for a crowded venue Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.
A triple in-camera exposure as the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra plays for a crowded venue Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Park Theatre in Holland.

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Around Town: Holland Jazz Orchestra fuses classics, new hits at Park Theatre