Jazz Ensemble concert

Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 19:30

Saturday, November 24, 7:30 pm

Jazz Ensemble concert

University Jazz Ensemble, Robert Fazecash, director

Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. W.

Tickets $20;  Students with ID $5

Purchase your tickets iin the Capitol Theatre's lobby up to one hour prior to the recital.

The University of Windsor Jazz Ensemble’s fall concert will feature a diverse selection of big band compositions and arrangements including timeless vocal standards from the 1930’s and 40’s, jazz selections from the 50’s, latin dance music and new compositions by recording artist Kris Berg. Featured vocalists are Pia Lampitoc, Madeline Doornaert, Lilly Korkontzelos and Ken Wood.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE is comprised of university, general community and high school instrumentalists and vocalists who perform several styles such as swing, rock, blues and pop. This Ensemble has performed in many diverse venues including the Boblo and Monroe Jazz Festivals, various community fundraisers, UWindsor events, school concerts and our SoCA Presents series performances.  
 
PROGRAM
 
Blue Monk      Thelonious Monk (1917 – 1982)
arr. Mark Taylor
 
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head       Sammy Cahn (1913 – 1993)
orch. Peter Hysen
 
You Are So Beautiful      Billy Preston (1946 – 2006)
arr. John Clayton
 
Charade      Henry Mancini (1924 – 1994)
arr. Mark Taylor
 
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me      Duke Ellington ( 1899 – 1974)
arr. Billy May
 
Sister Sadie      Horace Silver (1928 – 2014)
arr. Michael Abene
 
As Time Goes By      Herman Hupfeld (1894 – 1951)
arr. Mike Caruba
 
Momcat Mambo       Michael Philip Mossman (b. 1959)
 
Georgia      Hoagy Carmichael (1899 – 1981)
arr. Dave Wolpe
 
Salsa Rico      Jeff Jarvis
 
Natural Woman      Carol King (b. 1942)
arr. Shaun Evans
 
Time Management       Kris Berg
 
JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERSONNEL
 
Saxophones
Sebastian Bachmeier, Alto
Colin Gronert, Alto
Elexus Robertson, Alto
Brian Yamamoto, Alto **
Jeff McAuley, Tenor
Jessica Flammia, Tenor
Greg Schreiner, Baritone
Karly Krakana, Baritone
Emma Chenier, Baritone
                 
Trumpets
Austin DiPietro »
Craig Braithwaite »
Matthew Lepain
Jack Purvis
Bennett Grenier **
 
Trombones
Michael Stone » ^
Jackson Drobko **
Mackenzie Walsh
Robert Dreyer
 
Rhythm
Sam Poole, Piano
Logan Fletcher, Guitar
Varant Ashekian, Guitar
Mike Molnar, Bass
Noah Renaud, Bass
Alex Aideira-Leite, Bass
Nick Baddeley, Drums
 
Vocalists
Lilly Korkontzelos
Pia Lampitoc
Madeline Doornaert
Ken Wood
Sound   
Trevor Pittman ^
Director
Bob Fazecash »
 
**  Community Guest
^  Faculty Guest
»  Alumni
 
 
Trevor Pittman
(519)253-3000
Extension: 
2799