SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz Fest featuring Belmont University School of Music Ensembles
Jazzmin, Jazz Band I, and Jazz Small Group I with special guest Chris Potter
Jazzmin
Kathryn Paradise, director Chris Potter, saxophones
(all songs will be performed with guest artist Chris Potter)
On a Clear Day Lane/Lerner arr. Meader
Stella by Starlight Young arr. Marsh
Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly Corea arr. Eckert
Circuits
Jazz Small Group I
Alexander Graham, director
The Source
The Wheel
Brief Intermission
Jazz Band I
Alexander Graham, director Jacob Goldwasser*, assistant director
New Year’s Day Potter
African Skies Brecker arr. Lussier
Totally
Abyssinia Potter
The First Circle
About the Guest Artist
Chris Potter
A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, Grammy Award nominated saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Potter’s music showcases limitless creativity and a vibrant sense of swing, prompting critics, musicians, and fans alike to cite him as the one of the finest saxophonists today. The New Yorker calls Potter, ‘A tenorist who can remind you of Joe Henderson at his craftiest, he employs his considerable technique in the service of music rather than spectacle.’ With his 2019 Edition Records release, Circuits, Potter makes a return to groove, echoing music from his Underground era. Joined by keyboardist James Francies and drummer Eric Harland, Potter’s new music thrives on the band’s chemistry, blending a vibrant soundscape of electronics, melodies with unforgettable hooks, and surprising turns of phrase, all played with relentless energy.
Personnel
Jazzmin
David Brackett
Jase Cortez
Bridey Costello
Ashley Marshall
Quinn Meinholz
Vocalists
Sean Murphy
Elise Petersen
Austin Raabe
Elli Rowe
Catherine Sherling
Sheldon Smith
Regan Surges
Erin Wipperman
Rhythm Section
Izzy Thomas, piano
Connor Fiehler, guitar
James Bandini, bass
Sam Hatfield, drums
Cooper Agresta, music technology
Jazz Small Group I
Owen Fader, tenor saxophone
Cameron Gallagher, tenor saxophone
Davis Ginn, trumpet
A.J. Huang, alto saxophone
Jeff Buchanan, guitar
Cooper Alber, guitar
Sam Blizzard, piano
Isaac Mauldin, bass
Matt Martirano, drums
Jazz Band I
Saxophone
Owen Fader (lead)
Jacob Yim
A.J. Huang
Destin Miller
Skylar Peterson
Trumpet
Jacob Boyer (lead)
Caleb Rogers
Davis Ginn
Judson Gay
Trombone
Michael Daugherty (lead)
Grace Wiles
Sean Murphy
Johney Green
Ryan McAvoy (bass trombone)
Piano/Keyboard
Sam Blizzard
Allie Heard
Guitar
Vance Mazure
Quentin Callewaert
Bass
Ryan Parrilli
Drums
Andre Burton
Percussion
David Williams (lead)
Isaiah Jordan
Cam Terry