The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host many of the best high school jazz musicians from throughout the Northland for the Tri-State Jazz Festival on Thursday, October 12.

“It’s a really fun event,” said Greg Kehl Moore, professor of music and jazz program director. “Everyone involved feels the students grow a lot from the experience at the festival and have a lot of fun.”

Originally a part of the Tri-State Band Festival, which will take place October 19 at UW-Superior, the Tri-State Jazz Festival became its own event in 2007, and typically draws more than 30 students from several schools throughout the Northland and Twin Cities area.

Beginning in the morning, students will rehearse with Moore and guest clinician Jeff Rinear.

Upon graduating from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in performance on trombone, Rinear freelanced in a variety of musical settings, including numerous extended engagements. After a touring stint with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, he settled in the Twin Cities where he has backed up the likes of Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, the Temptations, Natalie Cole and Kenny Rogers.

The day will conclude with a public concert at 7 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium. The UW-Superior Jazz Band will open the performance followed by Tri-State Jazz Festival students. Tickets are $5 and free for students.