Student jazz ensembles pay homage to the icons of jazz and break new ground with original progressive jazz compositions in two consecutive evening performances. Programs include works by Lee Konitz, Ornette Coleman, Lennie Tristano, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Cole Porter, and others.

PROGRAM DETAIL

Vu/Collier

Coached by Tom Collier

So What: Miles Davis

Dear Lord: John Coltrane

Intrepid Fox: Freddie Hubbard

David Salomon, vibes

Colter Potter, drums

Colin Moen, guitar

Nick Bassiri, bass

Alex Avakiantz, alto saxophone

Sidney Hauser, tenor saxophone 

The Vu Fighters

Coached by Cuong Vu

How Deep The Ocean: Irving Berlin

Evidence: Thelonius Monk

Darn That Dream: Eddie DeLange and Jimmy Van Huesen 

It Could Happen to You: Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen

What is This Thing Called Love: Cole Porter

Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews, alto saxophone

Levi Gillis, tenor saxophone

Gus Carnes, piano

Carmen Rothwell, bass

Jarred Katz, drums