SENIOR DRUM SET RECITAL
Samson Hulett
Marwhan Ghonima, bass*
Toby Keys, piano*
* performing on every piece listed
Sunday, April 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Recital Hall
Aimee MacDonald, alto saxophone, flute
Leo Milano, tenor saxophone
Gianna Pedregon, violin
Lotus Blossom (1957)
APRIL 14, 2024, 7:30 PM
Leo Milano, tenor saxophone
It Goes On (2022)
Gianna Pedregon, violin
The Secret Life of Plants (1979; 2024)
Kenny Dorham (1924–1972)
Samson Hulett (b. 2001)
Stevie Wonder (b. 1950)
arr. Hulett
Gianna Pedregon, violin; Aimee MacDonald, flute
Leo Milano, tenor saxophone
Blues on Sunday (1992)
Aimee MacDonald, alto saxophone
118th & 8th (2021)
Ode to Burns (2024)
Leo Milano, tenor saxophone
Joshua Redman (b. 1969)
Keith Brown (b. 1983) Hulett
Gianna Pedregon, violin
Bemsha Swing (1952; 2002)
Thelonious Monk (1917–1982)
arr. Caribbean Jazz Project
Gianna Pedregon, violin; Aimee MacDonald, flute
Leo Milano, tenor saxophone
This recital is presented as a degree requirement for a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.
Samson Hulett discovered his passion for music early receiving his first drums at six. Initially playing rock music, Hulett turned towards jazz during his high school years and began performing at local venues. At Pacific he studied with Aaron Garner, Brian Kendrick, Joe Mazzaferro, and Patrick Langham. Hulett dedicated himself to expanding his musical abilities delving into arranging, composing, and piano. He aspires to continue his musical education and dreams of establishing himself as a full-time professional musician.