The event features special guest jazz saxophonist Ed Calle.

UNLV percussion, piano, and lighting design areas present two nights of spectacular music with state-of-the-art special effects.

The Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz band is celebrating more than 25 years and 18 studio albums.

The concert, part of the Allegro Guitar Series, will be held in the Doc Rando Recital Hall.

The concert features pianist Nanako Urase, and is free and open to the public.

Performances are in the Judy Bayley Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 4-5, and 2 p.m. April 6.

The March 27 event also recognizes Dean’s Medal Recipient June Brennan and Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Ronnie Vannucci.

The concert features guest conductor Boguslaw Dawidow and pianist Roman Rabinovich.

The orchestra is led by music director and conductor Taras Krysa.

This is the fifth consecutive year UNLV has been invited to the festival, which draws top student musicians from around the world. It will be held March 28-30 in the Monterey, Calif.

The performance features De Ann Letourneau, Las Vegas Philharmonic concertmaster; members of the UNLV faculty; and guest musicians.

Duo Siqueira Lima – Uruguayan Cecilia Siqueira and Brazilian Fernando Lima – appear as part of Allegro Guitar Series at UNLV.