GCSU and Allied Arts host annual Art & Jazz Fest

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  • The Georgia College Alumni Band performs with world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on front campus. SHADIMON SMITH/Staff
    The Georgia College Alumni Band performs with world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on front campus. SHADIMON SMITH/Staff

    Georgia College & State University’s Music Department and Allied Arts held the 36th annual Art and Jazz Fest on April 26 on front campus.

    GCSU’s Porter Combo opened the festival with a selection from Duke Elington and played for around 25 minutes.

    “I think it brings jazz to Milledgeville,” said Clifford Towner, director of band activities. “We have a lot of people that like jazz. We don't have a…