Chris Vidala

Jazz and Java, a night of fresh gourmet coffee, lip smacking bite-sized desserts, and a distinct mix of jazz beats, hit off its twelfth annual show on Thursday. At 7:30 PM in the Student Memorial Center, a swinging rendition of Duke Ellington’s jazz standard “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” was performed. The song, which featured impressive solos from the saxophone section, set the tone for what was an exceptional night of music.