In March, the Allman Brothers Band, known as one of the best jam bands in rock history, released its first studio album in nine years, Hittin’ the Note, with Jaimoe on drums.

In addition to playing with the Allman Brothers, the versatile drummer has also backed Otis Redding, Percy Sledge and Patti Labelle. Also a member of the band Sea Level, Jaimoe, who lives in Bloomfield, performed on several tours with American icon Otis Redding in the 1960s and has shared the bill with Smokey & the Miracles, Sam & Dave, Martha & the Vandellas, and Aretha Franklin.

The Jazz Ensemble is an accomplished group of university students who often invite notable guest artists to join them in concert. Past guests have included James Williams, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Steve Turre, three former members of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dave Samuels, and Ingrid Jensen among others.

Brian Torff, director of the Fairfield University Music Program, will lead the ensemble through a program of standards and original works.

Selections will include Torff’s “Dominating” and “Steady Flo,” “A La Mode” by Curtis Fuller, “Freedom Jazz Dance” by Eddie Harris, “Gingerbread Boy” by Jimmy Heath, and “Statesboro Blues,” a Willie McTell piece made famous by the Allman Brothers Band.

Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for students. For tickets, call the Quick Center box office at 203-254-4010.

Additional information is available at                       www.fairfield.edu/quick/quick.htm.

The Quick Center is on the campus of Fairfield University; the school’s main entrance is at 1037 North Benson Road.