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December 1, 2003 :: No. 116

Jazz Ensemble II & Combo I

Who: Cal State Fullerton Department of Music
   
What: Jazz Ensemble II & Combo I
Chuck Tumlinson, director
   
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
   
Where: Little Theatre, California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. (Nutwood and State College Blvd.) Fullerton
   
Program:

Jazz Ensemble II
Freckle Face ....................... Sammy Nestico
This swing style piece, recorded by Count Basie, is one of Nestico greatest pieces, who is among the top writers for big band.
First Child ............................ Bob Curnow
Recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and features Jason Baguley, whose first child was born last month.
We and Us ........................... Ernie Wilkins
This minor blues tune by Wilkins is one of many pieces he wrote for the Count Basie Orchestra.
Moanin' ................................. Charles Mingus
Features on baritone saxophone Matt Ballard.
Pee Wee's back in Town Howard Rowe
Carmelita ............................ David Hanson
Cabeza de Carne .............. Matt Harris

Combo I
Countdown ......................... John Coltrane
Known as an extremely difficult jazz tunes based on the Giant Steps chord progressions.
All of You .............................. Cole Porter
Recorded by many jazz greats including Miles Davis and Bill Evans.
Tell Me a Bedtime Story .... Herbie Hancock

   
Background: Jazz Ensemble II is one of the two jazz big bands in the university’s Department of Music, and the combo is the top of the five groups currently working together. Combo members are Brian Mantz, trumpet; Dan Crain, tenor saxophone, Ryan Pryor, piano; Nick Schaadt, bass and Sean Macauley, drums.
   
Admission: Advance sales $10; $5 with Titan Discount (student, senior or CSUF ID)
At the door all tickets $10
   
Ticket: Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371. Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and one hour prior to performance. Or online at: www.tickets.com
   
Internet: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/
   
Media Contact: Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434