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    Earnest Bailey reflected the big band jazz style since the musicians were part of a jazz ensemble. I like the drum solo because it was very catch. The brass section showed confidence particularly the trumpet and saxophone. The next piece is I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Cole

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    the evening. The event was casual; however‚ I chose to wear khaki pants and a button down shirt because I was not certain as to what the dress code would be. The performers’ names and their respective instruments were Mike Korson- Saxophone‚ Garrett Wingfield- Saxophone‚ Luke Wingfield- Trumpet‚ Alex Neal- Guitar‚ Edo Frenkel- Piano‚ Will Gilstrap- Bass‚ Russell Wharton- Drums‚ and Tanner Webb- Trombone. During the concert they played various jazz compositions written by some of the very performers

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    Givin’ Up For Now I have selected the song Givin’ Up For Now from the list of songs we could choose from. Some of the major changes that I have made to the song are the addition of a bass‚ a jazz brush kit‚ and a saxophone. In this paper‚ I will be explaining why I added the instruments that I have. I will give an explanation for the timing of the instruments. I will also be explaining why I left some of the original elements within the song. The first instrument that was added to the mix was

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    John Coltrane

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    been interested in music and has played drums for the majority of his life. He had a few albums of Coltrane ’s and would always tell me I would love them. I remember the first time I heard that piercing voice that Coltrane gets out of his tenor saxophone. I took a trip out to Amoeba records with some friends and the first place I went was into the jazz room to find a John Coltrane album. Not knowing anything about him except that I liked his sound I bought the album The Art of John Coltrane. I

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    jazz is the ensemble because it mixes different harmonizing instruments used in jazz to produce a singular sound as demonstrated by the UIC Jazz Ensemble. The UIC Jazz Ensemble‚ directed by Andy Baker‚ enlisted various instruments from piano to saxophone in order to perform a wide range of jazz numbers. The ensemble played various jazz tunes by several composers and arrangers. Additionally‚ the program offered

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    Living in Kansas is unique because... Charlie Parker was a saxophone player who revolutionized the jazz industry. His specialty was playing the alto and tenor saxophone. One of the things that makes Kansas unique is the fact that he was born here. Early Life Charlie Parker’s roots were planted in Kansas. Kansas City‚ Kansas to be exact. August 29th‚ 1920 was the day a legend was born. Little did his parents know he would one day become one of the most recognized faces in the jazz industry. Charlie

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    was vice versa for Gillespie he started off as a terrible student but then blossom in to a great one‚ earning himself a football scholarship. When Parker turned 13 he received his first saxophone. When Parker first got the saxophone he did not care for it. This quickly changed he soon fell in love with the saxophone and started to pay it more attention. At the age of 15 Parker dropped out of high school. Dizzy on the other hand was starting to embrace school and was turning into a serious musician

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    Dave Brubeck

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    Brubeck Quartet is considered one of the greats in the history of jazz. In 1961 it peaked at the number two spot for pop albums and sold more than one million records in the United States. Brubeck’s quartet consisted of Paul Desmond on alto saxophone‚ Eugene Wright on bass‚ Joe Morello on drums‚ and of course‚ Dave Brubeck on the keys. If I refer to just an instrument‚ I’m also referring to the respective player. I’ll use these references interchangeably. The quartet was packed with incredibly

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    and ready to be used. The front row of the big band comprised the following instruments: one electric guitar‚ five saxophones. Second row had three trombones and a keyboard player (conductor). The back row consisted of four trumpets‚ bass player and a drummer. They opened the evening with the song called “Where’s Reg”. Everybody were playing melody when all of a sudden alto saxophone exploded in a breath taking solo‚ which was followed by less intense but nonetheless beautiful soprano. From the

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    Concert Report 2

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    a short description. The Quintet band members are Thomas Marriott as trumpet‚ Dawn Clement for Piano‚ Phill Sparks for bass‚ Mark Taylor for alto saxophone‚ and Matt Jorgensen for drums. The band is currently working on ‘Human Spirit’ project‚ which is blending diverse styles and genres by using classic instruments of the trumpet‚ saxophones and rhythm section. As a result‚ the band managed to deliver positive energy to the crowd. III. Choose three tunes from the concert and provide brief commentary

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