Purdue kicks off Jazz Festival Thursday

The 2012 Purdue Jazz Festival kicks off Thursday with three days of headliner concerts, jazz jams, competitions, workshops and more.

This year, Purdue Convocation’s contribution is 21st Century Dizzy: Danilo Perez and Friends.

WBAA's Mike Loizzo talks with Todd Wetzel, director of Convocations, about the concert and special pre-show event.

You can find more information about the festival HERE and about the Danilo Perez concert and discussion HERE.