Jazz Performance - Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
Forming two jazz combos, the students explore and perform all styles of jazz from its inception to today, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, Latin, modal, free, fusion, and contemporary. Emphasis is placed on a working knowledge of standard jazz repertoire as well as the development of original compositions. Included is instruction in Jazz Improvisation, Theory, Composition, History, and Styles and Analysis.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Gallery 37 Jazz Sextet with special guest Antonio Hart, May 30, 2008, Columbia College, Chicago; featuring: Joe Dunker, bass; Michael King, piano; Erick Mateo, tenor saxophone; William Miller, trumpet; Rajiv Orozco, alto saxophone; Michael Piolet, drums
