Events

People sit in the grass areas of the Sheldon Sculpture Garden while listening to Tammy McCann during Jazz in June on June 9.

The 35th Jazz in June concert series continues today with a 7 p.m. performance by Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm.

Jazz vocalist Allen brings world-class artistry with a hometown connection. Praised by Rolling Stone for her “$400-a-bottle jazz,” her luminous voice has graced stages from The Blue Note to global festivals. Joined by her husband, acclaimed bassist and retired University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty, Hans Sturm, Allen delivers performances of remarkable musicality, storytelling and chemistry.


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