

Student Jazz Concert impresses
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The brass section in one of the four big bands and eight jazz combos that performed at the Student Jazz Concert takes center stage. The free concert was held at the IAF Theatre at Idyllwild Arts on Saturday, July 16. Photo: Cid Castillo

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