2-28 & 2-29 University of Minnesota Jazz Festival

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL with special guest Dave Pietro, saxophone and composer JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Phil Hey, director

Friday, February 28, 2020 | 7:00 pm LLOYD ULTAN RECITAL HALL

JAZZ ENSEMBLES I AND II CONCERT Dean Sorenson, director

Saturday, February 29, 2020 | 7:00 pm TED MANN CONCERT HALL

JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 | LLOYD ULTAN RECITAL HALL

10:10 COMBO DOROTHY FIELDS/JIMMY MCHUGH

Don’t Blame Me DAVE PIETRO

Now Becoming Then SONNY ROLLINS

Oleo 11:15 COMBO BRONISŁAW KAPER

Invitation JIMMY ROWLES

502 Blues DAVE PIETRO

Off the Cuff 12:20 COMBO HORACE SILVER

Nica’s Dream VICTOR YOUNG/HAVEN GILLESPIE

Beautiful Love DAVE PIETRO

Vicissitudes

Please TURN OFF all electronic devices.

Even on vibrate, these can interfere with our recording process.

Also, take this moment to locate your nearest available exit from the hall, which may be different from the entrance you used.

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VISITING JAZZ ENSEMBLES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | TED MANN CONCERT HALL 9:00-9:20 AM

Chaska Middle School West 7 Eric Songer, director 9:20-9:40 AM

Twin Oaks Middle School (Prior Lake) Brian Melody, director 9:40-10:00 AM

Hidden Oaks Middle School (Prior Lake) Dagan Hanson, director 10:00-10:20 AM

Eden Prairie High School II Michael Okwabi, director 10:20-10:40 AM

Austin High School I

Christopher Dundas, director 10:40-11:00 AM

Chaska Middle School West 8 Eric Songer, director 11:00-11:20 AM

Chaska Middle School West 6 Eric Songer, director 11:20-11:40 AM

Chaska Middle School East Matt Potter, director 11:40AM-12:00 PM

Northfield High School I Ethan Freier, director 1:00-1:20 PM

Austin High School II

Chrisopher Dundas, director 1:20-1:40 PM

Richfield High School

Elizabeth Winslow, director 3

VISITING JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONT. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | TED MANN CONCERT HALL 1:40-2:00 PM

Northfield High School II Ethan Freier, director 2:00-2:20 PM

Mound Westonka High School Kevin Fuhrman, director 2:20-2:40 PM

Rosemount High School Scott Palmer, director 2:40-3:00 PM

Richfield Middle School Erik Christianson, director 3:00-3:20 PM

Eden Prairie High School I Mike Whipkey, director 3:20-3:40PM

Justice Page Middle School (Minneapolis) Andy Nelson, director 3:40-4:00 PM

Field Community School (Minneapolis) Zane Kaiser, director

VISITING JAZZ COMBOS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | LLOYD ULTAN RECITAL HALL 1:20-1:40 PM

Eden Prairie High School Mike Whipkey, director 3:00-3:20 PM

Richfield High School

Elizabeth Winslow, director

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JAZZ ENSEMBLES I & II CONCERT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | TED MANN CONCERT HALL

JAZZ ENSEMBLE II DEAN SORENSON

The Great Mantini GENE DEPAUL AND DON RAYE | ARR. DAVID MILNE

Star Eyes GEORGE GERSHWIN | ARR. DAVE RIVELLO

Summertime BOB MINTZER

El Caborojeno

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JAZZ ENSEMBLES I & II CONCERT CONT. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | TED MANN CONCERT HALL

JAZZ ENSEMBLE I THAD JONES

Big Dipper DAVE PIETRO | ARR. DEAN SORENSON

Heartland DAVE PIETRO

Never Nothing DAVE PIETRO

Permission Granted DAVE PIETRO

Juba

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BIOGRAPHIES

Dave Pietro is a New York-based saxophonist, composer, and educator who has performed in over 30 countries worldwide. Currently, he’s a member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra as well as the Grammy nominated groups the Gil Evans Project and Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society.

He has played with several famous jazz bands including Woody Herman and Lionel Hampton, along with famous musicians including David Bowie, Harry Connick Jr., and Ray Charles. In total, Dave has six CDs published, and he was selected as a semi-finalist in the first two Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Saxophone Competitions. He also received grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and Chamber Music America’s New Works Program.

Dave earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from North Texas State University, and a Master of Arts from New York University where he currently holds the position of Music Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies.

Dean Sorenson is associate professor and director of jazz studies at the University of Minnesota as well as a prolific and highly sought-after composer, arranger, trombonist, educator, and clinician.

Sorenson’s latest project is Colors of the Soul, a CD of original music for sexet.

His most recent book is First Place for Jazz, a new and innovative method for beginning jazz players published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company. He is frequently featured at festivals and conventions around the country and abroad, and maintains a full schedule of concert and recording dates as a Yamaha performing artist. For more information please visit www.deansorensonmusic.com.

Phil Hey is a drummer and affiliate faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Music. Hey’s studies at the U of M with Marv Dahlgren and in NYC with the legendary Ed Blackwell led him to a career combining performing, recording, and teaching. Hey has appeared on more than 125 recordings, including his own, Subduction which was named Jazz CD of the Year in 2006 by City Pages. Hey was named their Jazz Musician of the Year then as well. He has performed, toured, and recorded with many jazz greats, including Charlie Rouse, Benny Carter, Harold Land, and, for more than 20 years, Dewey Redman. Hey currently leads his own quartet and is a member of many groups which perform throughout the Twin Cities.

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JAZZ COMBOS Phil Hey, director 10:10 Combo

11:15 Combo

12:20 Combo

Kate Seeger, violin

Colin Fitzsimmons, tenor sax

Gerhardt Robinson, saxophone

Tom Khoury, guitar

Nathan Loesch, trumpet

Varun Chandrasekhar, guitar Mason Cano, bass

Dan Sousa, piano

Nathan Klaers, drums

Chris Pecoraro, bass Matthew Hiller, drums

Matt Healy, trombone Jacky Thao, piano Chris Pecoraro, bass Quinn McCafferty, drums

Support Jazz Scholarships!

The University of Minnesota School of Music has three scholarships and one program fund dedicated to the support of students who study jazz. Some are merit-based, while some scholarships combine merit with demonstrated financial need.

Contact Jessica Waller at 612-626-5141 or jwaller@umn.edu to learn about Jazz Scholarships and ways that you can make a tax-deductible charitable gift that benefits students in our Jazz program.

Special thanks to the Davis, Buckner, Peterson and Hanson families who established these funds. To our donors, one and all — thank you!

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Celebrating over 50 years of jazz education!

Master Teachers. Magic Setting.

2020 Jazz Camps at Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Ensemble & Combo with Gordon Goodwin Masterclass

Week I: June 21-26 Week 2: June 28-July 3

Jazz Improvisation & Combo July 5-10

Get registered at www.shelllakeartscenter.org 802 First St., PO Box 315, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (715) 468-2414

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Dean Sorenson, director Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Charlie Gannon, lead alto

Nathan Loesch

Sam Charlton

Ana Dolny, 2nd alto

Alan Jernigan

Chris Morse

Charley Menken, lead tenor

Kyle Boesser

Ethan Beauclaire

Caitlin Skahen

Neftaly Gonzalez

Noah Holz, 2nd tenor

Rhythm

Russell Sweet, baritone

Bekah Klemp, piano Chris Pecoraro, bass Quinn McCafferty, drums

JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Dean Sorenson, director Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Isaac Hein, lead alto

Theo Birkholz

Matt Healy

Garrett Myers, 2nd alto

Evan Carlson

Caleb Danielson

Parker Erickson, lead tenor

Alex Grey

Zach Courtney

Charles Rude, 2nd tenor

Navin Thakurdial

Umar Rehman

Paxton Berger, baritone

Will Trussel

Rhythm Karl Koob, guitar Bekah Klemp, piano Andy Schmitz, bass Nathan Klaers, drums

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Enthusiastic Expertise. Passion for Music.

Meet some of our category managers, instrument experts and makers! Visit us at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center or learn more online at schmittmusic.com/shops.

Row 1 (L–R): Keith Hilson, Trombone Shop Manager & Low Brass Specialist; Dave Strong, Saxophone Shop Manager & Specialist; Laura Saylor, Trumpet Shop Manager & Specialist. Row 2: Dr. Rachel E. Haug Root, Flute Gallery Manager & Specialist; Peter Bingen, Head Luthier, Paul A. Schmitt Violin Shop

Wide Selection. Expert Advice. Easy Trials.

Stop in to your nearest Schmitt Music store, or visit the Specialty Shops at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center.

763-566-4560 | 2400 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

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upcoming events

Wind Ensemble presents “Connections to the Past” Wednesday, March 4 • 7:30 pm Ted Mann Concert Hall Wind Ensemble presents “Contemporary Dualities” Friday, April 3 • 7:30 pm Ted Mann Concert Hall * Bach St. John Passion (ticketed event) Saturday, April 4 • 7:30 pm Ted Mann Concert Hall • Tickets: z.umn.edu/stjohn

Jazz Combos present: Swing Into Spring Monday, April 13 • 7:00 pm Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall Jazz Ensembles I & II present: A Salute to the Big Bands Thursday, April 16 • 7:30 pm Ted Mann Concert Hall

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For further information or to apply to the School of Music, visit music.umn.edu, call 612-624-5740, or email mnmusic@umn.edu. A complete calendar of events is available at music.umn.edu.

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