ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC
presents the
FSU Saxophone Day: FSU Supersax Group featuring Luis Hernandez
Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:30 p.m. Dohnányi Recital Hall
PROGRAM Dolphin Dance
Herbie Hancock arr. Jim McNeely
Black Narcissus
Joe Henderson arr. Ramon Ricker
Jones
Jerry Bergonzi arr. Ramon Ricker
Evan’s Dance
Bill Dobbins
Manny Lumapas, soprano/alto saxophone; Tyler Pauletti, alto saxophone Kyle Bramson, tenor saxophone; Jacob Wright, tenor saxophone Andrew Gaffey, baritone saxophone; Andrew Salow, piano; Zak Khan, bass Collin Hopkins, drum set
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All… Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers. Health Reminder: The Florida Board of Governors and Florida State University expect masks to be worn by all individuals in all FSU facilities. Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
A native of Miami Florida, virtuoso saxophonist Luis Hernandez began his musical career at the age of 14. He studied at the prestigious music program at the University of North Texas where he played in the internationally acclaimed “One O’clock Lab Band” for three and a half years. He also completed graduate studies at Rowan University. In 1996 Luis joined the U.S. Navy Band “Commodores” (no, not with Lionel Ritchie!) as tenor saxophonist and featured soloist where he served for 26 years! Luis has performed and/or recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Dave Samuels, Gerry Mulligan, Freddie Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Maria Schneider, Terri Gibbs, Vanessa Ruben, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, Chris Potter, Afro Bop Alliance, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Arturo O’Farrill, Chuchito Valdez, James Taylor, Baby Face, Jerry Bergonzi, Poncho Sanchez, Mary Wilson, Luis Perdomo, Paquito D’Rivera, the Philadelphia Orchestra and many others. A member of the dynamic Latin Jazz group Afro Bop Alliance, Luis won a Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz recording for their recording with the Caribbean Jazz Project. He currently serves as professor of Jazz Saxophone at the Shenandoah Conservatory.
ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC
presents the
FSU Saxophone Day: FSU Supersax Group featuring Luis Hernandez
Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:30 p.m. Dohnányi Recital Hall
PROGRAM Dolphin Dance
Herbie Hancock arr. Jim McNeely
Black Narcissus
Joe Henderson arr. Ramon Ricker
Jones
Jerry Bergonzi arr. Ramon Ricker
Evan’s Dance
Bill Dobbins
Manny Lumapas, soprano/alto saxophone; Tyler Pauletti, alto saxophone Kyle Bramson, tenor saxophone; Jacob Wright, tenor saxophone Andrew Gaffey, baritone saxophone; Andrew Salow, piano; Zak Khan, bass Collin Hopkins, drum set
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All… Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers. Health Reminder: The Florida Board of Governors and Florida State University expect masks to be worn by all individuals in all FSU facilities. Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
A native of Miami Florida, virtuoso saxophonist Luis Hernandez began his musical career at the age of 14. He studied at the prestigious music program at the University of North Texas where he played in the internationally acclaimed “One O’clock Lab Band” for three and a half years. He also completed graduate studies at Rowan University. In 1996 Luis joined the U.S. Navy Band “Commodores” (no, not with Lionel Ritchie!) as tenor saxophonist and featured soloist where he served for 26 years! Luis has performed and/or recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Dave Samuels, Gerry Mulligan, Freddie Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Maria Schneider, Terri Gibbs, Vanessa Ruben, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, Chris Potter, Afro Bop Alliance, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Arturo O’Farrill, Chuchito Valdez, James Taylor, Baby Face, Jerry Bergonzi, Poncho Sanchez, Mary Wilson, Luis Perdomo, Paquito D’Rivera, the Philadelphia Orchestra and many others. A member of the dynamic Latin Jazz group Afro Bop Alliance, Luis won a Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz recording for their recording with the Caribbean Jazz Project. He currently serves as professor of Jazz Saxophone at the Shenandoah Conservatory.