Faculty Jazz Ensemble "Birth of the Cool"

EXPERIENCE MUSIC FACULTY ARTIST SERIES

FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 at 7:30 p.m.

RAMSEY CONCERT HALL UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 230 RIVER RD, ATHENS, GA

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FACULTY ARTIST SERIES

FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Ramsey Concert Hall UGA Performing Arts Center Featuring (in alphabetical order) Timothy K. Adams, percussion

Jean Martin-Williams, French horn

Josh Bynum, trombone

Brandon Quarles, baritone saxophone

Brandon Craswell, trumpet

Greg Satterthwaite, piano

David D’Angelo, alto saxophone

Matthew Shipes, tuba

Peter Jutras, piano

James Weidman, piano

Iris Marcipar, string bass (DMA ‘24)

PROGRAM Move

Denzil Best, arranged by John Lewis

Jeru

Gerry Mulligan

Moon Dreams

Chummy MacGregor, Johnny Mercer, arranged by Gil Evans

Venus De Milo

Gerry Mulligan

Budo

Miles Davis, Bud Powell, arranged by John Lewis

Deception

George Shearing, Davis, arranged by Gerry Mulligan

Godchild

George Wallington, arranged by Gerry Mulligan

Boplicity

Cleo Henry a.k.a. Davis and Gil Evans, arranged by Gil Evans

Rocker

Gerry Mulligan

Joost at the Roost

Gerry Mulligan

ABOUT BIRTH OF THE COOL

Gil Evans’ apartment on 55th street became a hangout for many musicians and listen to music Gil borrowed from the library,(Prokofiev, Bartok and others). It was here that these musicians discussed the formation of a small band that would duplicate the sound and homogeneity of the Claude Thornhill big band whom Gil Evans had been its chief arranger and musical director. Thornhill no longer wanted to continue the ‘modern jazz’ direction Evans favored. This ensemble had an unusual horn instrumentation of Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, plus the traditional piano, bass, and drums for the rhythm section.

One of the musicians whom everyone envisioned in the trumpet chair was Miles Davis.

Davis was enthusiastic and took the ensemble over, calling rehearsals and getting the group their one and only gig at the Royal Roost. Everyone associated with the group contributed music, but baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan contributed most of what was recorded. This ensemble only existed from 1948-1950, but left a lasting impression on the jazz community. They recorded on Capital Records and two radio broadcasts. Some of the sides were not released until 1956 with an overwhelming positive response, particularly in Europe. It wasn’t until 1971 that all twelve recordings were released in Europe, then 1972 in the US.

Fans of jazz should definitely not miss these upcoming free performances!

WED 11/8

5:30 p.m.

Ramsey Concert Hall UGA PAC David D’Angelo Greg Satterthwaite James Weidman

THURS 11/9

2:20 p.m.

Edge Concert Hall Hugh Hodgson School of Music David D’Angelo

JAZZ ENSEMBLES I & II JAZZ COMBOS

EXPERIENCE MUSIC UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

MON 11/6

STUDENT ENSEMBLES

MON 11/6

AREA STUDIO RECITALS

Ramsey Concert Hall FREE CONCERT NO TICKETS REQUIRED

Edge Concert Hall HHSOM - FREE

TUES 11/7

7:30 p.m.

Ramsey Concert Hall FREE CONCERT NO TICKETS REQUIRED

3:30 p.m. - Southern Wind Quintet 5:30 p.m. - Hodgson String Quartet (pictured) 7:30 p.m. - UGA Horn Choir

6 p.m. - Tuba/Euphonium Studio

BULLDOG

BRASS SOCIETY

WED 11/8

AREA STUDIO RECITALS

FRI 11/10

MYTHOS

Edge Concert Hall HHSOM 7:30 p.m.

SUN 11/12 3 p.m.

Hodgson Concert Hall

6 p.m. - Liza Stepanova Piano Studio

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MACHINATIONS

UGA Opera Theatre and UGA Symphony Orchestra present exquisite moments from some of opera’s finest works!

MON 11/13

AREA STUDIO RECITALS

TUES 11/14

SOUNDS OF

Edge Concert Hall HHSOM

7:30 p.m.

Ramsey Concert Hall FREE CONCERT NO TICKETS REQUIRED

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6 p.m. - UGA Horn Studio 7:30 p.m. - Levon Ambartsumian Violin Studio

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LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE

Spotlight on the Arts November, 2023