THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Music presents
“The Kansas City Suite”
Composed by Benny Carter; recorded by The Count Basie Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble I
Leon Anderson, Jr., Conductor
Thursday, October 16, 2025
7:30 p.m. | Opperman Music Hall
The Kansas City Suite
Composed by Benny Carter and recorded by The Count Basie Orchestra
Vine Street Rumble Benny Carter
Katy Do
Miss Missouri
Jackson County Jubilee
Sunset Glow
*That Old Black Magic
Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer
*Pennies From Heaven Louis Prima
The Wiggle Walk Benny Carter
Meetin’ Time
Paseo Promenade
*Get Out Of Town Cole Porter
Blue Five Jive Benny Carter
Rompin’ At The Reno
Eden Rewa, vocals
*Denotes vocal number (not a part of the suite)
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All…
Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers.
Recording Notice: This performance may be recorded. Please note that members of the audience may at times be included in this process. By attending this performance you consent to have your image or likeness appear in any live or recorded video or other transmission or reproduction made in conjunction to the performance.
Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
Saxophone
Carter Hetz, lead alto
Owen Robinson, 2nd alto
Brant Rosemann, lead tenor
Aidan May, 2nd tenor
Joshua Spraker, baritone
Jazz Ensemble I Personnel
Leon Anderson, Conductor
Trombone
Hannah Duhon
Zach Urbine
Vincent Tozzi
Gamaliel Harris
Brent Creekmore (bass)
Trumpet
Kate Moncada
Christian Medina
Roman Ullian
Nelson Keakopa-Udofia
Moses Payton
Rhythm Section
Blake Dwelle, piano
Ethan Broome, piano
Ari Pereira, guitar
Kaleb Thompkins, bass
Ian Ragsdale, bass
Alex Barry, bass
Bryce Schlachter, drums
Alex Yanez, drums
Reid Cress, drums