2012 Fall Concert-Jazz and Brass Ensembles
Wednesday night’s concert in Salter Hall was a trip through time and space, including dances from the 16th century and a tribute to 20th century Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, all played by a rejuvenated Brass Ensemble and an inspired Jazz group led by new director Scott Pazera. Pictured are Jazz Ensemble players Jacob Alter ’14, Sekani Johnson ’15, and Will Drews ’13.
Professor Peter Hulen introduced the program and directed the Brass Ensemble.
Kevin Downey ’14 plays trumpet with the Brass Ensemble on Brahms’ Waltzes.
Corbin West ’16 plays Johann Pezel’s Sonata No. 1.
Professor Bob Foote and Jim Sexton on trumpets.
Charles Ridgway ’16 plays euphonium with the Brass Ensemble.
Trumpet player Michael Jon Mondovics ’13 takes a bow after being honored for his four years with the Ensemble.
Corbin West ’16 enjoys the enthusiastic applause of the Salter Hall audience.
Robert Albright ’14
Jazz bassist and guitarist Scott Pazera led his first concert as director of the Wabash Jazz Ensemble, offering a dynamic mix of pieces that challenged and brought out the best in an enthusiastic group of players.
Kevin Kennedy ’16 played a stirring solo on Tom Dossett’s ‘Chasing Squirrels.’
Quentin Watson ’16 plays a saxophone solo.
Joseph Rangel ’15 is back and solid as ever on drums.
Freshman Sekani Johnson plays a solo on Sonny Rollins’ ‘Tenor Madness.’
Jazz Ensemble veteran tenor sax player Will Drews takes a solo on ‘Tenor Madness.’
Jacob Alter ’14 on baritone sax.
Bob Clark on bass.
Professors Bob Foote and Cheryl Hughes congratulate Pazera on his exciting debut concert