Who: |
Cal State Fullerton Department of Music |
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What: |
Jazz Ensemble II & Combo I
Chuck Tumlinson, director |
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When: |
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 |
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Where: |
Little Theatre, California State University,
Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. (Nutwood and State College Blvd.)
Fullerton |
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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 |
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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.
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Admission: |
Advance sales $10; $5 with Titan Discount (student,
senior or CSUF ID)
At the door all tickets $10 |
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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 |
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Internet: |
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/ |
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Media Contact: |
Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434 |