VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles for a free concert September 25th at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts.

JAS Quintet will perform at the CFA Performance Hall on VCSU’s campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will feature a mix of old and new, including many original compositions and arrangements by members of the band. Admission is free.

“JAS Quintet has proven themselves one of the top jazz ensembles in the region,” said VCSU president Alan LaFave. “We’re excited to bring this talented group of performers and educators to our community and showcase their music in our first-class performance venue on campus.”

Formed in 2012 and based in Sioux Falls, S.D., JAS Quintet performs at concerts and festivals throughout the region. The group features the classic jazz quintet instrumentation of trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Concert attendees can expect to hear familiar tunes along with a few new jazz classics.

More information about JAS Quintet can be found on their website: http://www.jasquintet.com/