Jazz Ensemble I
April 25, 2003 :: No. 215
Jazz Ensemble I under the direction
of Chuck Tumlinson, continues to build an audience for its following
wherever it performs, from the Fullerton College Jazz Festival where
they finished second in the university jazz ensemble category, to
the University’s Presidents Convocation, and then as one of
three university ensembles invited to perform at “Autumn Eve,”
a tribute to Woody Herman in Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre. In
addition they have been honored to have many recent wonderful guests
artists including trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonists James
Moody and Herb Geller.
In regards to the program, Tumlinson chose some of
the selections with a special purpose in mind. Tumlinson explains,
“I choose ‘My Lament’ as a showcase piece for
Jeff, providing him a spotlight to share his consummate musicianship
in this his final concert before graduating. He is an exquisite
player and participated in the all-Cal State Jazz Ensemble that
performed in April at Long Beach State, and he’s been invited
to return to the Henry Mancini Institute this summer,” states
Tumlinson. “Other selections chosen are in celebration of
the lives and music of two great jazz artists this world lost in
the last year. ‘Silverado’ I chose in memory of Bob
Berg, a great contemporary jazz tenor saxophonist who died suddenly
in a car accident last December, and ‘Red Top’ for Lionel
Hampton, legendary jazz vibist and band leader who passed away in
August, 2002.”
Program: |
Extra Credit .................... Jim McNeely
My Lament ..................... Maria Schneider featuring
Jeff Ellwood, saxophone
Max .................................. Jeff Hamilton/ arr.
John Clayton
Silverado ........................ Bob Berg/ arr. Glenn Kostur
Red Top .......................... Lionel Hampton/ arr. Mark
Taylor |
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Media Contact: |
Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434 |
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