LIBERTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Ryan Arp, Director | Featuring Saul Lubaroff*, Saxophone

LAND OF NOD (Chris Washburne)

Saxophone: Ella Gilbert, Megan Smelser*, Vicki Acas, Connor Dallner, Colsen Shaffer, Parker Kacmarynski

Trumpet: Eithan Williams, Will Stoakes*, Jackson Adam, Blake Sehmann

Trombone: Warren Faga*, Tyler Hodges, Heath Lane, William Rumping

Piano: Evan Miller* |

Guitar: Kenna Gage | Bass: Clark Woltman | Drums: Tommy Rogers

Percussion: Noah Jaggers, Zander Junge, Asa Pelzel

About The Liberty Jazz Ensemble:

Ryan Arp has directed the Liberty Jazz Ensemble for all 7 years of its existent. The band hosts its own Liberty Jazz Festival, and has had performances at the Iowa City Jazz Festival, Simpson Jazz Festival, Coe College Jazz Summit, and the SEIBA Jazz Festival. Additionally, the Jazz Ensemble has performss in the community with many Liberty alumni performing in and around the Corridor in groups of their own.

About Saul Lubaroff:

Saul Lubaroff is an Iowa City native, and started off on the clarinet in elementary school. But when he got to junior high, there were too many clarinets, so he volunteered to play tenor sax. Good move! Saul will tell you that what ignited his interest in jazz, were the unique musical opportunities afforded him in Eastern Iowa, from concerts at Hancher, and also early exposure to the University of Iowa Jazz program. As a musician, Saul’s experience has ranged from leading his own groups, as well as performing in Kid Logic, Johnny Kilowatt, Shade of Blue, and The Fez, to mention a few.

Saul is also a KCCK music show host. You can hear him most every Saturday and Sunday morning, as well as doing regular fill-in shifts during the week.