King, Ramsey Louis, Patti Labelle, Olivia Newton-John, and many others. debut, Solo + Quartet, and most recently, Three Equals One. of jazz studies at the University of New Orleans. Latin Percussion, Remo Percussion, Vic Firth sticks and mallets, and Zildjian cymbals. He also performs frequently as a cellist, including recent Among Eric's 11 solo CD's, his latest is entitled "Got You Covered", on Peak Records. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe Viola. These words pretty much sums up Bob Mintzer's approach to music. vocalist Sunny Wilkinson in celebration of the inauguration of the colleges Vocal All rights reserved. Select students from the daytime clinics also For the members, all of whom had been there 5 years and several over 10, losing Mel was a deep family tragedy, for great bands invariably become families. They formed a partnership and created a series of four concerts, A Taste of Jazz in the Garden. Video cliphttp://bobmintzer.com/videos.php, History has produced its share of great artists and great peopleJohn Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. Rubn P. Alvarez, bassist Larry Gray, saxophonist Ed Petersen, and PSCs Professor Bob has recorded some 30 solo projects and was awarded with 4 grammy nominations and a Grammy award for best large jazz ensemble recording in 2001 forHomage to Count Basieon theDMP label. These offerings include the Old Fiddlers Convention, a celebration of the tunes and traditions of good ol country music, the three-day Richmond Folk Festival and American Music Festival, an aural extravaganza of epic proportions. The 2021 PSU Jazz Festival was an online adjudicated event due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. a 60 member jazz-symphonic orchestra and a 16-piece chamber ensemble dedicated to Listen to jazz headliners while tasting some of Virginia's finest wines, local craft brews and wonderful food provided by local merchants. Pitt State resources for students who are seeking help or to report a student that needs assistance. tickets are $10 each. (eJazz Lines). been a Ravinia Jazz Mentor since 1995, tutoring young drummers and percussionists. Officials also canceled the 2020 Prairie Village Jazz Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Latin Percussion Reading, Writing, and Rhythm education newsletter, and the Zildjian He currently tours with Mr. Dejohnettes group and with Larry Coryells Power Trio, Campbell, Jay McShann, Lionel Hampton, Henry Butler, Herlin Riley, Benny Goodman, Jazz Festival | City of Prairie Village Festival Lineup Saturday, September 10, 2022 Harmon Park, Prairie Village, KS Admission and Information Festival admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 18. Big Band Dance. Band Registration Biographies History Purchase Tickets 34th Annual Jazz Fest February 16-17, 2023 Evening Concert February 17 @ 7:30 Jazz Fest Join our PSC Music Department Email List Upcoming PSC Events In addition to her musical endeavors, she is a member McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Eddie Harris, James Moody, Sonny Stitt, Larry Coryell, The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. for residents of Chicagoland to experience the talents of these excellent performers Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,