The McNally Smith Jazz Orchestra is an 11-piece ensemble led by saxophonist Pete Whitman. This orchestra will perform a broad range of repertoire including standards such as Jimmy Van Heusen’s “Like Someone In Love,” arranged by Rob McConnell, and Richard Rodgers’ “Spring Is Here,” arranged by Dave Hagedorn, and “El Gaucho” by Wayne Shorter, as well as original compositions by Pete Whitman, Jeff Rinear and more!  

Vocalist Judi Donaghy will join the ensemble for several selections, including “No Moon at All” by Red Evans, “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines” by Charles Mingus, and a version of “Lady Be Good” inspired by Ella Fitzgerald. 
Judi Donaghy has worked in opera, musical theater, jazz, folk, country, gospel, pop, and R&B. Currently she works with such distinguished groups as Voicestra (Bobby McFerrin), Urbanstride, The Girls, the Wolverine's Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Big Band, and Judi, Cliff 'n' Daves. Judi is an award-winning singer/songwriter (JAZZIZ Magazine), on-air talent, jingle singer/writer/producer, and vocal jazz clinician. She has sung on more than 30 CDs to date, two of which are her own productions: Sink or Swing and Ballads and Bossas. 

Founded in 1985, McNally Smith College of Music (formerly known as Music Tech) is devoted to excellence in music industry higher education and in developing music industry professionals. McNally Smith College of Music is located at 19 Exchange Street East in downtown St. Paul. For more information about this event, contact Pete Whitman at 651-291-0177.