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Montclair State University Montclair State University Digital Commons 2022-2023 John J. Cali School of Music Performances 3-19-2023 University Jazz Ensemble (March 19, 2023) John J. Cali School of Music Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-performances-2022-2023  Part of the Music Performance Commons, and the Theatre and Performance Studies Commons MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLEDr. Jeffrey Kunkel, DirectorKasser TheaterSaturday, October 23rd, 20218:00 pmDaniel Gurskis Dean, College of the Arts Anthony Mazzocchi Director John J. Cali School of MusicPASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL  VOCATIONAL SCHOOLSPCTVS JAZZ BANDNelson Mendez, DirectorSUNDAY | MARCH 19 | 7:30PMALEXANDER KASSER THEATERMONTCLAIR STATE  JAZZ ENSEMBLEOscar Perez, DirectorPROGRAMStar Eyes Gene DePaul, Don Raye,   Arr: Dave WolpeSoloists:Javier Ramon Brito, piano Adrian Chacon, guitarEmmanuel Cruz, drumsDoris Chaclan Hernandez, trumpetRound Midnight Thelonious Monk,   Arr: Dave WolpeSoloist:  Shayla Montero, trumpetBlues in the Closet Oscar Pettiford,   Arr: Mark TaylorSoloists: TBAP & C Mambo Oscar HernandezSoloists:Nicole Rivadeneira, guitarJavier Ramon Brito, pianoAlice Obraztsov, Alto saxophoneKaleb Collier, tromboneBryan Castillo, tromboneShayla Montero, trumpetEmmanuel Cruz, drumsPASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLSPCTVS JAZZ BANDNelson Mendez, DirectorPROGRAMMONTCLAIR STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLEOscar Perez, DirectorBasie Straight Ahead,  Sammy Nestico as played by the Count Basie Orchestra (1924-2021) The Time is Now Bob Brookmeyer   (1929-2011)Us Thad Jones   (1923-1986)A Little Minor Booze,  Willie Maiden as played by the Stan Kenton Orchestra (1928-1976)The Shade of the Cedar Tree Christian McBride   (b. 1972)To You Thad Jones   (1923-1986)Machito Forever Tito Puente   (1923-2000)Vine Street Rumble Benny Carter   (1907-2003)PERFORMERSThe MONTCLAIR STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE,  under the direction of Jazz Studies coordinator  Oscar Perez, is honored to present a varied program of music from Duke Ellington, Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Mintzer, Chick Corea, Michael Philip Mossman, Sy Johnson, Thad Jones, and on his centennial birthday, the inimitable Charles Mingus. The MSUJE, which is comprised of majors in Jazz Studies as well as other music majors, is dedicated to the performance of music representative of contemporary literature composed for the large jazz ensemble, as well as music of historical importance to the genre.  Last year, we featured new trumpet faculty Marcus Printup, well-known as a longtime member of the Jazz Lincoln Center Orchestra, along with vocal professor Aubrey Johnson and long-standing guitar faculty member Dave Stryker in our Spring ‘22 concert. Last spring also saw the MSUJE, along with Cali’s Wind Symphony and the University Singers performing at the Metropolitan Museum’s Grace Rainey Rogers Concert Hall. Our December 2021 Crawford Concert featured Vertical Voices alongside our vocal jazz ensemble, Vocamotion. In recent years, the MSU Jazz Ensemble has performed with a variety of guest soloists, including long-time friend and colleague David Bixler, the Grammy award-winning leader of the New York Voices, Darmon Meader, trumpeter/arranger Michael Philip Mossman, Grammy-nominated trombonist/composer Alan Ferber, trumpeter/composer John Daversa, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist/composer Ed Palermo, harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens, percussionist/composer Roland Vazquez, jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, Grammy award-winning vocal group New York Voices (2006 Crawford Concert), trumpeters Terell Stafford and Tony Kadleck, saxophonists Don Braden, Dave Demsey, and Andy Fusco, trombonist Tom “Bones” Malone, guitarist Dave Stryker, vocalist Holli Ross, and drummer Steve Johns. Along with a concert performance each semester on the MSU campus, the band served as the clinic ensemble for Dennis Mackrel at the 2016 NJAJE Conference, has performed at Cecil’s Jazz Club in West Orange, Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair, the Villanova Jazz Festival, and The University of the Arts Jazz Festival, and has appeared locally as guests of the Bloomfield Youth Band and Belleville High School Jazz Festival. Select students have also been chosen to participate in the NJAJE Intercollegiate Jazz Band since the inception of that ensemble twenty years ago. We are looking forward to our end-of-the-semester concert on Friday, December 2 as well as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola on April 17th, 2023.Oscar Perez, a New York City native, has played in the musical groups of Phoebe Snow, Wycliffe Gordon, Christian McBride, Charenee Wade, Dave Stryker, Steve Turre, Eddie Allen, Ted Chubb, Abel Mireles LatiNext Project, Mingus Big Band, Charlie Porter, Roseanna Vitro, Bruce Williams and Don Braden. Oscar is Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. He has been an educator through Carnegie Hall, the Kupferberg Center at Queens College, Jazz House Kids in Montclair, Jazz at Lincoln Center and has held faculty positions at Drew University and the Manhattan School of Music.He is currently enrolled in the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts Doctoral program under the tutelage of Jim McNeely and Stefon Harris. Previous studies at the New England Conservatory, University of North Florida and the Aaron Copland School of Music, gave him the opportunity to serve under the guidance of Danilo Perez, Michael Mossman, and Sir Roland Hanna, respectively. During his formative years he shared the stage with jazz legends Bunky Green, George Russell, Dianne Reeves and Curtis Fuller.He is the recipient of the 2006 ASCAP/IAJE Commission in honor of Billy Strayhorn. Oscar’s group featuring Antonio Hart premiered the work at the 2007 International Association of Jazz Education Convention. He has also been commissioned to arrange music for Chick Corea, Regina Carter and the MSM Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones. His critically acclaimed CD Afropean Affair, is the result of a New Works Grant by Chamber Music America for his septet Oscar Perez Nuevo Comienzo. He placed 2nd in the 2014 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. His latest endeavor, Prepare a Place for Me, is available through all media outlets.SaxophonesNico MartinAndrew MorrisonAlex De LazzariRodrigo RomeroRyan HustonTrumpetsGavin ArdAdrienne BazileDorian WyldeManny ReyesJohn Rivas TrombonesRyan HauptDan HarkinsKathryn GiordanoPaul FerreraMatthew VealRhythm SectionPierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, vibraphoneGalo Inga, pianoWill Gorman, pianoFelipe Orozco, bassMatt Vera-Corcoran, drumsVic Ortiz, percussionMONTCLAIR STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERSONNEL  PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLSJAZZ BAND PERSONNELSaxophones Alice Obraztsov, 1st alto saxophoneJose Preigo Bascillio, 2nd alto saxophone Kaitlin McNally, 1st tenor saxophoneSteven Brown, 2nd tenor saxophoneDaniel Costic, baritone saxophoneTrumpetsShayla Montero, 1st trumpet Doris Chaclan-Hernandez, 2nd trumpetEvan Meurer, 3rd trumpetAdrian Benjumea, 4th trumpetTrombonesKaleb Collier, 1st tromboneBryan Castillo, 2nd tromboneAndrew Cortes, 3rd tromboneXander Baltuano, 4th tromboneRhythm Section  Javier Ramon Brito, piano Aiden Sullivan, pianoAdrian Chacon, guitar Nicole Rivadeneira, guitarTiffany Lawrence, bassEmmanuel Cruz, drumsMatthew Ginnart, drums & congasGazella Calle, timbales Nicole Murren, bongosLucas Davidson, guirofor talented student  musicians from under-represented backgrounds.For more information or to nominate a student:www.montclair.edu/music/pathwaysThrough the generosity of our donors,  the Cali School will ensure that these  students have the educational and  musical resources to advance their  goals. This support may include:•	 Acquisition of a musical instrument•	 Private instruction•	 Master classes and workshops•	 Mentoring•	 Tuition aid to summer camps•	 On-campus activities at MSU•	 Travel expenses to  and from instruction •	 Full tuition remission to the  Cali School of MusicThe Cali School of Music at Montclair State University aims to create dynamic and comprehensive pathways to higher education and careers in music Identify young motivated students and assist them in breaking down the barriers that may otherwise preclude them from achieving their full musical potential.GoalDonate today!

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