3/26/2024, Emory Jazz Combos

2023 | 2024

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Cover Design: Lisa Baron | Cover Photo: Mark Teague

MUSIC 2023 | 2024

Emory Jazz Combos

Chris Riggenbach, combo director Penelope Williams, combo director Gary Motley, Emory Big Band director and director of Jazz Studies Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 8:00 p.m.

Emerson Concert Hall Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

Emory Jazz Studies The Emory Jazz Studies program features courses in improvisation and history, as well as private instruction and performance opportunities.

The mission is to educate students about the rich traditions of American jazz while providing insight into the creative process through performance and analysis. The program includes undergraduate and graduate students spanning the liberal arts. Musicians develop skills in performance through the study of classic repertory in smaller ensembles or in the big band, which focuses on traditional works of the past and present.

Emory Jazz Combos Program Combo 3

by Jerome Richardson

Groove Merchant Caravan

by Edward Kennedy Ellington, Irving Mills, and Juan Tizol

Spain

by Anthony Armando Corea

Satya Thota, trumpet; Robert Schmidt, alto saxophone and flute; Simren Kochhar, trombone; Zinc Zhao, guitar; Ayush Basu, piano; Joshua Sun, piano; Quinn Fetterly, electric bass; Holden Vance, acoustic bass; Sergio Solis, drums Penelope Williams, combo director

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Combo 2

by Sam Jones

Unit 7

by Freddie Hubbard

Up Jumped Spring

by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

by Frank Loesser

Never Will I Marry

Ruby Stillman, vocals* Noah Willhite, tenor saxophone; Alok John, piano; Will Curl, guitar; Chris Riggenbach (instructor), bass; Ved Dattaray, drums *The first vocalist to join Emory Jazz Combos—from the studio of Simone McGaw Evans Chris Riggenbach, combo director

Combo 1 I Thought About You

by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Mercer

by Sergio Mendes, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman

So Many Stars

Take Five

by Paul Desmond

Voyage

by Kenny Barron

Michael Wang, alto saxophone; Jay Hammond, tenor saxophone; Jane Chakraborty, piano; Justin Hahm, guitar; Kevin Wu, bass; Tommy Parker, drums Chris Riggenbach, combo director

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Emory Jazz Faculty and Artist Affiliates Gary Motley, Director of Jazz Studies Dan Baraszu, Guitar Justin Chesarek, Drums Randy Hunter, Saxophone Justin Powell, Trumpet Chris Riggenbach, Double Bass and Electric Bass Penelope Williams, Piano and Vocals

Music at Emory The Department of Music at Emory University provides an exciting and innovative environment for developing knowledge and skills as a performer, composer, and scholar. Led by a faculty of more than 60 nationally and internationally recognized artists and researchers, undergraduate and graduate students experience a rich diversity of performance and academic opportunities. Undergraduate students in the department earn a BA in music with a specialization in performance, composition, or research; many simultaneously earn a second degree in another department. True to the spirit of Emory, a liberal arts college in the heart of a research university, faculty members and ensembles also welcome the participation of non-major students from across the Emory campus. Become a part of Music at Emory by giving to the Friends of Music. A gift provides crucial support to all music activities. To learn more, visit music.emory.edu or call 404.727.6280.

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Emory Jazz Alliance The Emory Jazz Alliance is devoted to supporting jazz education, awareness, and performance at Emory University. Donations will support Emory Jazz Studies by providing funding for residencies, program development, and community outreach. Students of Emory Jazz have been a part of an exceptional and nurturing space that prepares students to be the next generation of jazz artists and also creates connections and educational experiences with the industry’s top jazz artists. Become a member today by visiting music.emory.edu/home/about/support or scanning the QR code.

Upcoming Emory Jazz Events Many concerts at Emory are free to attend. Visit music.emory.edu or schwartz.emory.edu to view complete event information for all Music at Emory events. If a ticket is required for attendance, prices are indicated in the listings below in the following order: Full price/Emory student price (unless otherwise noted as the price for all students).

Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Larry Fuller Trio Master Class, Performing Arts Studio, free Thursday, April 11, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Quad, Emory Quadrangle, free Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 p.m., Emory Big Band, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Quad, Emory Quadrangle, free

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Music at Emory Music at Emory brings together students, faculty, and world-class artists to create an exciting and innovative season of performances, lectures, workshops, and master classes. With more than 150 events each year across multiple Emory venues, audiences experience a wide variety of musical offerings.

We hope you enjoy sampling an assortment of work from our student ensembles, community youth ensembles, artists in residence, professional faculty, up-and-coming prodigies, and virtuosos from around the world.

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