University of Notre Dame presents
57th Annual
Collegiate
JAZZ Festival February 27-28, 2015
presents
the 57th Annual
Collegiate
JAZZ Festival February 27-28, 2015 Washington Hall follow us @ subnd
Welcome Dear CJF Fans, It is with great pride that we welcome you to the University of Notre Dame’s 57th annual Collegiate Jazz Festival, the oldest collegiate jazz festival in the nation. The University of Notre Dame has always been an institution rich in tradition, with the Collegiate Jazz Festival being no different in that regard. Year after year, Notre Dame is proud to welcome some of America’s premiere collegiate jazz ensembles to perform within historic Washington Hall. The festival’s unique emphasis on both performance and education has allowed us to attract, year after year, a selection of judges who are not only world-class musicians, but also, innovative and passionate jazz educators. Look down the list of the festival’s past adjudicators and you’ll see a group of musicians who essentially comprise a “Who’s Who” of jazz in the 20th and 21st century. This year, we are proud to welcome Terell Stafford, Bruce Barth, Tim Warfield Jr., Billy Williams, and Peter Washington as judges for this year’s Collegiate Jazz Festival. True to the mission of the festival, our judges promise to not only thrill with their musical virtuosity but also to offer their years of experience as a means of education to the festival participants.
With the assembly of performers and judges, we are sure that this year’s festival will be one of the best in a long tradition. We would like to sincerely thank the University of Notre Dame, the Student Union Board, and gracious volunteers whose hard work has made this festival a reality. It has truly been a pleasure to work with such a creative and supportive team and it is with their efforts that we present this festival to you. Finally, we would like to thank you, the supportive audience of this year’s festival. By attending this festival and becoming a patron of jazz music, you are not only partaking in a great Notre Dame tradition, but more importantly, a great American tradition. What has made the Collegiate Jazz Festival so great is that it is such a rewarding experience for audience, musician, and staff alike, and we thank you for your support. Sincerely, Holly Backstrom and Amelia McReynolds Collegiate Jazz Festival Coordinators Student Union Board
Past CJF Directors 1959 - Bill Graham 1960 - Jim Haughton 1961 - Dave Sommer 1962 - Tom Eiff 1963 - Charlie Murphy 1964 - Sidney Gage 1965 - Daniel Ekkebus 1966 - Tony Andrea and Tony Rivizzigno 1967 - Paul Schlaver 1968 - John Noel 1969 - Greg Mullen 1970 - Ann Heinrichs 1971 - Ann Heinrichs 1972 - Bob Syburg 1973 - Bob Syburg 1974 - Ken Lee 1975 - Barbara Sinons 1976 - Damien Leader 1977 - Mike Dillon 1978 - Jim Thomas 1979 - Joe Carey 1980 - Stan Huddleston 1981 - Tim Griffin 1982 - Kevin Bauer 1983 - Bob O’Donnell 1984 - Bob O’Donnell 1985 - John J. Cerabino 1986 - Jerry Murphy 1987 - Kevin Cronin
1988 - David C. Thornton 1989 - Kevin Keane and Paul Loughridge 1990 - Kevin Keane 1991 - Jerry Larkin 1992 - Paul J. Goodwine 1993 - Erik Hanson 1994 - Gregory T. Goger and Brian J. Capozzi 1995 - Sean P. Kenney 1996 - Suzanne M. Riemann and Michael J. Sasena 1997 - Lisa M. Zimmer 1998 - Lisa M. Zimmer 1999 - Lisa M. Zimmer 2000 - Paul J. Krivickas 2001 - Paul J. Krivickas 2002 - Lauren E. Fowler 2003 - Greg Salzler 2004 - Greg Salzler and Lauren E. Fowler 2005 - Greg Salzler 2006 - Chris Francica and Lisa Goepfrich 2007 - Chris Francica and Lisa Goepfrich 2008 - Chris Francica and Katie Helm 2009 - Peter Lobaccaro and David Fairburn 2010 - Bert Hootsman and Michael Rodio 2011 - Theresa Gildner and Sy Doan 2012 - Sammy Bungum and Robert Martin 2013 - Sammy Bungum and Tim Moots 2014 - Abby Shepard and Connor Schmidt 2015 - Holly Backstrom and Amelia McReynolds
Past Festival Adjudicators 1959 - Art Van Damme, Frank HolzďŹ end, Charles Suber, Robert Trendler 1960 - Willis Conover, Frank HolzďŹ end, Stan Kenton, Robert Share, Charles Suber 1961 - Bill Evans, Johnny Richards, George Russell, Robert Share, Charles Suber 1962 - Don DeMicheal, Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini, Robert Share, Charles Suber 1963 - Manny Albam, Leonard Feather, Terry Gibbs, Robert Share, Charles Suber 1964 - Julian Adderley, Donald Byrd, Gary McFarland, Oliver Nelson, George Russell, Robert Share, Charles Suber 1965 - Paul Horn, Arif Mardin, Robert Share, Charles Suber, Clark Terry 1966 - Don DeMicheal, Quincy Jones, Charles Suber, Billy Taylor, Rev. George Wiskirchen, CSC 1967 - Donald Byrd, Don DeMicheal, Herbie Hancock, William Russo, Lalo Schifrin, Robert Share 1968 - Ray Brown, Dan Morgenstern, Oliver Nelson, Robert Share, Gerald Wilson 1969 - Gary McFarland, Dan Morgenstern, Sonny Stitt, Clark Terry, Ernie Wilkins, Rev. George Wiskirchen, CSC 1970 - Richard Abrams, Leon Breeden, Joe Farrell, Dan Morgenstern, Ernie Wilkins 1971 - Richard Abrams, Willis Conover, Charlie Haden, Dan Morgenstern, Leon Thomas, Gerald Wilson 1972 - Jamey Aebersold, Willis Conover, Aynsley Dunbar, Roberta Flack, Hubert Laws, Dan Morgenstern, George Russell 1973 - Alvin Batiste, Joe Farrell, Jimmy Guiffre, Roy Haynes, Hubert Laws, Dan Morgenstern, Jimmy Owens 1974 - Charlie Haden, Billy Harper, Roy Haynes, Dan Morgenstern, Lonnie Liston Smith, Bill Watrous 1975 - Cecil Bridgewater, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Hubert Laws, Jack DeJohnette, Dan Morgenstern, Sonny Rollins 1976 - Lester Bowie, Joe Farrell, Malachi Favors, Bob James, Dan Morgenstern, Don Moye, Dave Remington 1977 - Randy Brecker, Bob James, Will Lee, Bob Moses, David Sanborn 1978 - Louie Bellson, Hubert Laws, John Lewis, Larry Ridley, Dan Morgenstern, Lew Tabackin 1979 - Nat Adderley, Richard David, Buddy DeFranco, Bunky Green, Philly Joe Jones, Joe Sample 1980 - Herb Ellis, Milt Hinton, Dan Morgenstern, Zoot Sims, Billy Taylor, Tony Williams 1981 - Richard Davis, Joe Farrell, Mel Lewis, Jim McNeely, Dan Morgenstern, Mike Vax 1982 - Frank Foster, Charlie Haden, Shelly Manne, Dan Morgenstern, Jimmy Owens, Billy Taylor 1983 - Ron Carter, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jim McNeely, Dan Morgenstern, Tony Williams 1984 - Terence Blanchard, Joanne Brackeen, Paquito DiRivera, Danny Gottlieb, Dave Holland, Dan Morgenstern 1985 - Gene Bertoncini, Stanley Cowell, Jimmy Heath, Dave Holland, Butch Miles, Dan Morgenstern 1986 - Conte Candoli, Alan Dawson, Chuck Israels, Ellis Marsalis, Dan Morgenstern, Lew Tabackin
1987 - Charlie Haden, Roy Haynes, Larry Dwyer, Dan Morgenstern, Red Rodney, Frank Wess 1988 - John Clayton Jr., Danny Gottlieb, Eddie Harris, Mulgrew Miller, Dan Morgenstern, Lew Tabackin 1989 - Carl Allen, Jim McNeely, Dan Morgenstern, Claudio Roditi, Ed Shaughnessy, Frank Wess 1990 - Alan Broadbent, Donald Harrison, Mark Johnson, Steve Turre, Gerald Wilson 1991 - Randy Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Roy Haynes, Harold Mabern Jr., Dan Morgenstern, Dick Oatts 1992 - John Clayton Jr., Dan Morgenstern, Lew Tabackin, Ed Thigpen, Bill Watrous, James Williams 1993 - Carl Allen, Jon Faddis, Bunky Green, Jimmy Heath, Mulgrew Miller, Rufus Reid 1994 - Ray Brown, Benny Green, Christopher Hollyday, Dan Morgenstern, Claudio Roditi, Ed Shaughnessy 1995 - Roy Hargrove, Jim McNeely, Butch Miles, George Mraz, Dan Morgenstern, Bobby Watson 1996 - Richard Davis, Donald Harrison, Roy Haynes, Geoff Keezer, Dan Morgenstern, Wallace Roney 1997 - Nick Brignola, Sir Roland Hanna, Louis Hayes, Marc Johnson, Dan Morgenstern, Lew Soloff 1998 - Carl Allen, Jim McNeely, Charnett Moffett, Claudio Roditi, Frank Wess 1999 - Benny Green, Jeff Hamilton, Chuck Israels, Michael Mossman, Gregory Tardy 2000 - John Clayton Jr., Jimmy Heath, Jimmy Owens, Ed Shaughnessy, James Williams 2001 - Joanne Brackeen, Conte Candoli, Terri Lynne Carrington, Richard Davis, Lew Tabackin 2002 - Cecil Bridgewater, James Carter, Jim McNeely, Dan Morgenstern, John Robinson, Rodney Whitaker 2003 - Lynne Arriale, John Clayton Jr., Russ Miller, Jimmy Owens, Gregory Tardy 2004 - Dave Carpenter, Jeff Clayton, Peter Erskine, Jon Faddis, Alan Pasqua 2005 - Jay Anderson, Lynne Arriale, Frank Catalano, Steve Davis, Andre Hayward 2006 - Obed Calvaire, Gerald Clayton, Jeff Clayton, John Clayton Jr., Terell Stafford 2007 - Carl Allen, James Carter, Jon Faddis, Joan Hickey, Rodney Whitaker 2008 - Jamey Aebersold, Gene Bertoncini, Jim McNeely, Dan Morgenstern, Larry Ridley, Marvin Stamm, Clif Wallace 2009 - Kinah Boto Ayah, Wayne Batchelor, Nnenna Freelon, Joel Holmes, Virginia Mayhew 2010 - Jeff Clayton, Marion Hayden, Willie Jones III, Llew Matthews, Ira Nepus 2011 - Kris Bowers, Jeff Clayton, John Clayton Jr., Dana Hall, Terell Stafford 2012 - Pat Martino, Pat Bianchi, Carmen Intorre Jr., Bob Lark, Diego Rivera 2013 - Rodney Whitaker, Reginald Thomas, Randy Gelispie, Diego Rivera, Etienne Charles, Michael Dease 2014 - Jeff Clayton, Wycliffe Gordon, Marion Hayden, Tim Metz, Reggie Thomas
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 27th
7:00-7:30 University of Notre Dame Jazz Band 1 7:45-8:15 Roosevelt University Large Jazz Ensemble 8:30-9:00 Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra 9:15-9:45 University of Notre Dame New Orleans Jazz Band 10:00-11:00 Judges’ Jam
Saturday, February 28th
2:00 Saturday Clinic at Ricci Rehearsal Hall 7:00-7:30 Alma College Percussion Ensemble 7:45-8:15 Michigan State University Jazz Octet I 8:30-9:00 Bowling Green State University Lab Band 1 9:15-9:45 Columbia College 10:00-10:30 Michigan State University Jazz Orchestra I
2015 CJF Judges
Biographies
Terell Stafford
Trumpet player Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Since the mid1990’s, Stafford has performed with groups such as Benny Golson’s Sextet, McCoy Tyner’s Sextet, Kenny Barron Quintet, Frank Wess Quintet, Jimmy Heath Quintet and Big Band, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band. Stafford, with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra performed on Diana Krall’s GRAMMY nominated From this Moment On (2006). Stafford is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and they were awarded a GRAMMY in 2009 for Best Large Ensemble, Live at the Village Vanguard. Stafford can be heard on over 130 albums. Stafford is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, and Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP).
2015 CJF Judges
Bruce Barth Jazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth arrived on the New York jazz scene in 1988, and soon started working in the bands of Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard. He has since had extended collaborations with Terell Stafford, Tony Bennett, Steve Wilson, Luciana Souza, and Karrin Allyson, and he has performed with James Moody, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Branford Marsalis, Art Farmer, and the Mingus Big Band. As a leader of his trio and larger ensembles, Bruce has performed at major venues in the United States and abroad, including appearances at Village Vanguard and Smoke Jazz Club in New York, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Barcelona Jazz Festival, Stockholm Jazz Festival, and Seixal Festival in Portugal. His duo recording with saxophonist Steve Wilson, “Home�, was chosen by Down Beat magazine as one of the best recordings of 2010.
Biographies
Tim Warfield, Jr. Tenor saxophonist Tim Warfield, Jr. began to make his mark in the ‘90s. His first recording, A Cool Blue, was selected as one of the top ten recordings of the year in a 1995 New York Times critic’s poll, as was his 1998 recording Gentle Warrior proclaiming him ‘possibly the most powerful tenor saxophonist of his generation’. In 2010, his CD “A Sentimental Journey” on the “Criss Cross Jazz’’ label, was selected as a “Critic’s Choice” in the New York Times, by Ben Ratliff. In December of 2012, Warfield released “Tim Warfield’s Jazzy Christmas, on his label “Undaunted Music.” The CD advanced to slot #25, as the Highest Debut, Most Added, and Biggest Gainer, on the Jazzweek charts, in only its second week of release Tim is currently serving as a board member for the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz as well as an artistin-residence at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa.
2015 CJF Judges Billy Williams Drummer Billy Williams is the leader of his own ensemble that has appeared in concert at the Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educator’s Series, Bohemian Caverns (Washington D.C.), The Virginia Museum of Fine Art and the Chrysler Museum of Art’s “The Fine Art of Jazz” series. The band has recently released its first EP entitled, “Vibes Vol. 1”. Billy has had the opportunity to work professionally with other master musicians including: Larry Willis, Steve Davis, Cyrus Chestnut, Delfeayo Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Christian McBride, Benny Golson, Tim Warfield, Terell Stafford, Donald Harrison, Warren Wolf, Eric Lewis, Jon Faddis, Nat Reeves, Steve Wilson and many others. As an educator, Billy has been featured as a Jazz Studies ArtistIn-Residence at Duke University in Durham, NC, The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, JazzSTL in St. Louis, Missouri, and at the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA.
Biographies Peter Washington Perhaps the most recorded bassist of his generation, Peter Washington has also played an integral part in two of the most important and highly praised jazz trios of the last 20 years, in addition to a “who’s who” roster of jazz artists. In the early 1990’s Washington joined the Tommy Flanagan Trio , called by many “the greatest trio in jazz”, and remained until Flanagan’s death, in 2002. For the past ten years he has been a member of the very highly acclaimed Bill Charlap Trio. In addition to these long- term commitments Washington has worked and recorded with an extremely large number of top- tier artists, of all generations. In the scope and breadth of his career thus far, his adaptability, and in his emphasis on creative, supportive, swiging time- playing as well as inventive and intelligent soloing, Washington has been compared to the likes of George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, and Ron Carter.
University of Notre Dame Band 1 Directors: Larry Dwyer & Matt Merten saxophones
Jessie Wurzer Cullen McNamee Jeff Marino John Dean Evan Syers
trumpets
Tom Kane Adam Henderson Claire Mariani James Ryan Jared Lee
trombones
Ryan Boyle Clay Springman Zach Trewitt Tim Chang
rhythm section
Bill Gowans, piano Tony Mills, guitar Nicole Mariani, bass Chris Jasinski & Brian Smith, drums
vocalists
Zoë Gyampoh & Graham Pilotte
Jazz Band 1 is Notre Dame’s top performing jazz ensemble, consisting primarily of nonmusic majors from every field of study at the University. Selected by audition at the beginning of the school year, the members rehearse 90 minutes a week. The group has three primary goals: (1) to play a variety of musical styles within the jazz idiom, (2) to perform original arrangements from major jazz orchestras such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Thad JonesMel Lewis, Clayton-Hamilton, etc., and (3) to encourage students in the group to develop and display their skills at improvisation. The University of Notre Dame Jazz Band annually plays at four campus concerts and does a concert tour to Chicago. At Notre Dame’s CJF, director Larry Dwyer was named Best Trombonist in 1965 and 1966, was the student leader of ND’s jazz band and combo at the 1966 CJF, and served as a CJF judge in 1987. He is now in his fourteenth year as director of jazz studies at Notre Dame. Director Matt Merten founded Notre Dame’s New Orleans Brass Brand, and is in his tenth year as a band director at the University of Notre Dame.
Bands Roosevelt University Large Jazz Ensemble Director: Marshall Vente
We are a large ensemble in the tradition of Gil Evans.
trumpets
Constantine Alexander & Erik Martinez
trombone
Alan Cohen
french horn
Ignacy Gula
tuba
Eric Murphy
alto sax
Akzhol Aissin
tenor sax
Isaiah Sanderman
baritone sax
Jordan Hansen
drums & percussion Reuben Garza & Mitch Settecase
bass
Aaron Zachary
guitar
Cullen Bogan
piano
Marshall Vente
Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra Director: Dr. Scott Cowan
Western Michigan University’s award-winning Jazz Orchestra is directed by Dr. Scott Cowan. The 18-member ensemble has received international acclaim for its high performance standards and creative approach to big band jazz. Recognitions include twice winner and once outstanding performance in the college big band category of the Down Beat Magazine annual DB student music awards, a heralded performance in New York City’s Carnegie Hall, over 20 Outstanding Band recognitions at the annual Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival, and performances at the New York City Jazz Festival, the Midwest Clinic and International Association of Jazz Educators Conferences. The ensemble’s CD’s, Travel Notes (2014), Boogaloo Land (2005), Spritely Overdue (1996), Disposable Income (1997), Blue Miles (1998), Sweet Tango (1999), and Cosmosis in (2002) have received rave reviews from the United States to London, and are available on Sea Breeze Vista Recordings.
woodwinds
trumpets
trombones
Mike Hudson Andrew Strzyzewski Lasse Grunewald Sam Pilnick Andy Murfield
Nathan VanderWerf Curtis James Elliot Bild Austin Hunt Sean Hammontree
Luke Marlowe Evan Clifton Nick Dewyer AJ Muusse
drum set
piano
Mike Horrigan
Alex Snyder
guitar
Max Brown
Joe Harkins Rufus Ferguson
bass
University of Notre Dame New Orleans Brass Band Director: Matt Merten vocals
Michelle Mann
clarinet
Jeff Marino
alto sax
Jessie Wurzer
bari sax
Dan Delaney
trumpets
Adam Henderson Claire Mariani Tom Kane
trombone
Jay Johnstone
The University of Notre Dame New Orleans Brass Band plays traditional and contemporary New Orleans music, and features songs in the style of groups such as the Rebirth Brass Band, the Youngblood Brass Band, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Traditional brass bands in New Orleans combined European march music with the African rhythms and improvisation used in jazz music. In recent decades the New Orleans brass band tradition has incorporated elements of funk and hip hop music. Notre Dame’s Brass Band performs at numerous events each year, including concerts at the DeBartlo Performing Arts Center, informal performances at Legends and Reckers on campus, and at offcampus venues. The group also tours to Chicago annually with Notre Dame’s Jazz Band 1. Director Matt Merten founded Notre Dame’s New Orleans Brass Band in 2004, and is in his tenth year as a band director at the University of Notre Dame.
Alma College Percussion Ensemble Director: David Zerbe Assistant Director: Joe Moscheck Jay Angus Tony Audia Kegan Ball Elliot Bates Andrew Belanger Chelsea Bertagnoli Justin Closs Alyssa Cooper Shanley Dorn Adam Ferrara James Gaddy Laura Jessup Ari Kornelis Aaron Krause Rachel Nemeth Alaina Richards Cyrus Zerbe
The Alma College Percussion Ensemble, founded in 1989 by David Zerbe, is a multi-faceted performance ensemble. The group performs traditional chamber music as well as world music, jazz and steel drum music. Recent appearances include main stage performances at the 2006-2014, 48th-56th Annual Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival; 2004-2005 and 2008-2009 Ford Detroit International Jazz Festivals. Sharing the stage with Chick Corea and Hank Jones for the opening concert in the 2009 Parade the Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art; the Port Townsend (WA) Jazz Festival; The Michigan Music Conference; and the Great Events Series at Michigan Technological University. With the Alma Choirs, the group has performed at DeVos Hall, the Detroit Opera House, and the Midland Center For The Arts; and with the Alma College Concert Band, members of the ensemble have performed in Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, Orlando, and throughout Michigan. In 2006 the group participated in Rhythm Outreach Chicago, a one week service-learning residency at the Choir
Academy, an inner-city middle school in Chicago. Percussion studio members have also been featured performing Orff’s Carmina Burana and Schedrin’s Carmen with the Alma Symphony Orchestra. Recent graduates have performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Grand Rapids Symphony, as well as many regional orchestras. Current members of the ensemble are in demand throughout the state as private instructors, percussion ensemble instructors, and marching percussion coaches. In addition, the percussion ensemble hosts the Alma College Percussion Workshop in affiliation with Yamaha Corporation of America’s “Sounds of Summer” camps. This comprehensive handson workshop provides participants with a broad experience in instrument percussion performance and clinics from master percussionists. Please contact David Zerbe at the percussion studio for more information at percussionstudio@alma.edu.
Michigan State University Jazz Octet I Director: Diego Rivera
The eight-piece Jazz Octet I blends the sounds of big band with smallgroup performance. This ensemble features the most advanced students of MSU’s jazz area, providing an opportunity to showcase their improvisational skills. The group’s instrumentation includes bass, drums, piano, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.
alto saxophone
Derrick Newbold
tenor sax
Julian Velasco
bari sax
Travis Sinclare
trumpet
Perice Pope
trombone
Josh Dargavell
piano
Pierre Charles
bass
Adam Olszewski
drums
Ryan McMahon
Bowling Green State University Lab Band 1 Director: David Bixler
The Bowling Green State University Lab Band 1 has been in existence since the 1960s. Since taking over as director, David Bixler challenges the ensemble by exposing the students to the tradition as well as current trends in the music. Recent concerts have included guest artists saxophonist Jimmy Heath, pianist Arturo O’Farrill, as well as alumni such as saxophonist Rich Perry and trumpeter Tim Hagans.
saxophones
David Mirarchi Christine Wehr Dave Herdan Nate Kester Courtney Bullock
trumpets
Connor Mancini Tom Darlington Adonai Henderson Molly Fink
trombones
Luke Perry Joshua Cebull Alex Hansford Eli Moffit
rhythm section
Nick Kiekenapp, guitar Galen Bundy, piano Ed Croft, bass Billy Sheak, drums
Michigan State University Jazz Orchestra I (Be-Bop Spartans) Director: Rodney Whitaker saxophones
Derrick Newbold Markus Howell Julian Velasco Caleb Elzinga Travis Sinclair
trumpets
Perice Pope Nick Osman Austin O’Connor Jordan Vale
trombones
Josh Dargavell Kirby Fellis Peter Tijerina Jamie Burchett
rhythm bass
Louis Leager Endea Owens Joseph Vasquez
guitar
Junewon Choi Olin Clark Ari Teitel
The Twenty-Two Jazz Orchestra I (The Be-Bop Spartans) is a young, swinging college band playing the repertoire of the great jazz masters as well as a wide range of soul, swing, blues, and gospel. The group’s instrumentation includes saxophone, trombone, trumpet, bass, drums, piano, guitar, and vocalists. Recent appearances include: • • • • •
Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, New York City Detroit International Jazz Festival Jazz at the Center Series, Detroit Detroit Symphony Club Series at the Max Notre Dame and Elmhurst Collegiate Jazz Festivals • Trinidad Tabago (University of Trinidad Tabago Cultural Exchange) • Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative celebrations, MSU • Numerous venues throughout Michigan
drums
Nick Bracewell John Gotsis
piano
Corey Kendrick
Columbia College Fusion Ensemble Directors: Bill Boris
The Columbia College Fusion Ensemble performs compositions by Herbie Hancock, the Brecker Brothers, Roy Hargrove, and Aaron Parks. The group has performed with Christian McBride, Peter Erskine, Mike Stern, and recently performed at the Jazz Showcase with Wycliff Gordon.
vocalists
Amber McMillan
tenor saxophone
Johnathon Cunningham
alto saxophone Jack Willson
guitar
Justin Reckamp
piano
Cheeho Jeong
bass
Danny Wells
drums
James Boyd
Thank You Festival Directors Holly Backstrom Amelia McReynolds Director of Programming Caroline Schuitema SUB Advisor Laura Peterson CJF Controller Chris Revord Stage Manager Abigayle Rhode-Pausina Publicity/Graphic Design Christina Senger & Alex Ignacio
SUB Executive Board Scott Copeland Morgan Brennan Brianna Leon Stephen Cray Hermona Abera Special Thanks To: Larry Dwyer Mike Costin and AP Image Shannon Stewart Stephen Merriman Ron Grisoli Kat VanVleet Joe Carey Washington Hall Staff The Department of Music The Student Activities Office Notre Dame Jazz Band Members Student Union Board volunteers Our Guests
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