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The Jazzschool Institute presents two student ensembles for our second day of end-of-semester performances!

TRADITIONAL NORTH INDIAN ENSEMBLE

Directed by Arjun Verma, this instrumental ensemble is devoted to the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic underpinnings of North Indian music. The ensemble presents a piece combining portions composed by Ali Akbar Khan with spontaneous improvisations. The piece will begin with a brief alaap, or melodic section without fixed meter, and will continue with a theme in the 10 beat rhythm cycle, jhaptaal, ending with an intricate rhythmic jhala section and dynamic finish. Featuring Eli Goldlink, piano; Rikki Gibson, guitar; and William Rossel, tabla.

BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE

Marcos Silva directs this ensemble focusing on the amalgam of Brazilian and American jazz styles of music and techniques. Featuring Tiffany Austin, vocal; Madison Bohrer, tenor sax; Dillon Vado, vibes; Casey Mattson, piano; Andrew Lion, bass; and Zachary Mondlick, drums.

Full schedule listed here.

The Jazzschool Institute presents four student ensembles for Day One of our end-of-semester performance series!

JAZZ ARRANGING FOR SMALL ENSEMBLE

Erik Jekabson directs students in performance of their original arrangements.

VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Laurie Antonioli directs this eight-semester vocal course. Spring semester highlights instrumental music sung with original lyrics.  The students perform these songs and select tunes from the Great American Songbook.  Expect a wide-range of material from singers with very individual styles. Featuring Andrea Claburn, Kyra Gordon, Lisa Lindsley, and Della Melton.

THE MUSIC OF ART BLAKEY

Jeff Denson directs an ensemble focused on the repertoire of Art Blakey. Featuring Chris Sullivan, alto sax; Joey Schneider, trumpet; Patrick Malabuyo, trombone; Christian Sullivan, piano; Colin McCuen, bass; and Aaron Hipschman, drums.

IMPROVISED MUSIC ENSEMBLE

Also directed by Jeff Denson, this ensemble explores the realm of “free” improvisation. Students are introduced to various techniques they may use to collectively compose in the moment.

Featuring Madison Bohrer, tenor sax; Joey Schneider, trumpet; Tristan Norton, guitar; Casey Mattson, piano; Daniel Gerz, bass; and Kevin Coleman, drums.

Full schedule listed here.

Bassist Tommy O’Mahony leads this sextet in a set of funky originals and standards.
Also featuring Chris Sullivan, sax; Henry Moser, guitar; Casey Mattson, piano; Nick de Ryss, drums, and special guests TBA.

Henry Moser Group has been tearing up the Bay Area funk, jazz and rock scenes, getting audiences on their feet and dancing while gaining notice for singer/songwriter Henry Moser’s unique and catchy blend of pop, folk melodies and jazz harmony. The dynamic quartet balances softer, introspective sections with energetic, grooving improvisation. For this special Jazzschool performance, Henry Moser Group debuts songs from the their debut album, out this spring on Jazzschool Records. Featuring Henry Moser, guitar and vocals; Chris Sullivan, alto sax; Tommy O’Mahony, bass; and Nick De Ryss, drums.

This exciting trio — pianist Ruthie Dineen, bassist Doug Lee, and drummer Mitchell Wilcox — presents an eclectic program of standards and originals. Expect unique compositions and fearless improvisation. This concert is the Senior Project for Ruthie Dineen who is among the Jazzschool Institute’s first-ever graduating class of 2012.