Jazz rchestra Performs for Local Public Schools
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- Jazz rchestra Performs for Local Public Schools
- Bayou Boogaloo and music galore keep us attuned and in tune
- The only show in town
- Chicago Jazz Festival 2009: Tuning in novel sounds
Jazz rchestra Performs for Local Public Schools
Wesleyan Connection
”Baritone saxophonist Bob Gambo ‘10 played for a large jazz orchestra in high school and joined the Wesleyan orchestra to continue his musical education and gain a deeper understanding of jazz music. “Playing at local schools is a great experience; we learn a lot about ourselves as musicians the music we play and the community at large” Gamo says. “Jay emphasized the community-building nature of these concerts and refers to us as ‘ambassadors’ of jazz music to the children and school faculty that we entertain. The response has been positive and encouraging from the students we perform for. ”Elizabeth Gauvey-Kern ‘11 a music and government double major sings two songs “It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)” a famous anthem of jazz written by Duke Ellington and Frank Foster’s arrangement of “In a mellow tone” another Ellington tune. She also sings in the band rather than in front of the band for Charles Mingus’s “Moanin. ”“It’s really an honor for me how Jay makes me part of the band” Gauvey-Kern says.
Bayou Boogaloo and music galore keep us attuned and in tune
Louisiana Weekly
The answer was basically “zilch” with the exception of a few other events. The jazz lovers and the New rleans music enthusiasts of the Umbria region who during the festival helped pack the music venues and the plazas simply did without. It might be a year before another second line would call out for the young and old to come out and dance through the winding streets. The churches parks and bars would resume their original functions minus the sound of live jazz. It was sort of a sad thought. While a mental letdown can often occur after the back-to-back blockbusters of the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest (that could be chalked up to sheer exhaustion) New rleans doesn’t fold it up and wait for another year.
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The only show in town
Examiner.com
Adding the supremely talented Miles only enriches Taylor’s mix. Throughout the past two decades Miles has defined and delivered his own sound remaining true to his own vision. Miles who lives in Denver and teaches at Auraria’s Metropolitan State College has slowly with dignified grace created jazz music which is both true to the pure essence of what jazz is and is also solidly true to his own personal vision. Respected by world-wide jazz fans Miles is truly one on the best if not the best of his generation. In working on Taylor’s upcoming recording Miles almost blindly put his trust in Taylor’s vision and succeeded in creating the audible testimony of the sound in Taylor’s head. Working alongside Miles is New York-based pianist Moran. Miles says Moran is “Jason is the greatest pianist out there today.
Chicago Jazz Festival 2009: Tuning in novel sounds
Chicago Tribune
In addition brilliant Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba will front a quintet Sept. 4; Chicago jazz titan. 5; and the Archie Shepp Quartet performs Sept.