Texas Tech University

Sammy Miller & the Congregation

Grammy-nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album

Friday, February 23, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

A native of Los Angeles, Sammy Miller has become known for his unique maturity and relentless focus on making music that “feels good” as a drummer, singer and bandleader. Upon completing his Master's at The Juilliard School, Sammy formed his ensemble, Sammy Miller and The Congregation. As a band they are focused on sharing the power of community through their music—joyful jazz.

Ars Nova selected The Congregation for the ‘Makers Lab' in 2017 to produce their original theater jazz show, “Great Awakening.” While independently the band members have performed and recorded with notable artists including Wynton Marsalis, Iron and Wine, and Jason Mraz at venues including The White House, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl, they have opted to stick together to spread joy throughout the world.

"This is feel-good party jazz, harking back to the '20s and '30s. It's brassy, stomp your feet and dance music, and it's got the raw, uplifting vibe of a New Orleans street parade"
- The SF Weekly

CD signing following performance

Venue: Allen Theatreartist informationbuy tickets

General Admission

$18 individual
$75 season tickets

Purchase individual and season tickets through all Select-A-Seat locations, call 806.770.2000 or visit www.selectaseatlubbock.com.

TTU Students

1 free ticket

Present valid TTU ID at the SUB Allen Theatre information desk to receive your free ticket.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at TTU Members

$12 general admission

Present valid OLLI ID at the Select-A-Seat Civic Center Box Office or order online using your member promo code.

Contact & comment

presidentialseries@ttu.edu

To suggest topics, speakers or performers for future events, or to comment on the current series, contact Presidential Lecture & Performance Series director Jo Moore.

Parking arrangements

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We greatly appreciate University Parking Services for their consideration of our patrons in agreeing to provide complimentary parking preceding our events. Parking lots that are available for complimentary use are R03 (the Library lot), R11 (the Band lot), R07 (the Administration Building lot), and R13 (the Visitor lot). Please refer to the map for parking lot locations. Please note that parking in handicap, service and reserved spaces until 11:00 pm is prohibited without a valid TTU parking or handicap permit.

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