JazzMN Big Band 2008-09 Concert Series
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JazzMN is pleased to announce its 2008-2009 Concert Series.
All Concerts presented at 7:30 pm at Hopkins High School Performing Arts Center.
| October 18th, 2008 |
The Latin Side of Conrad Herwig |
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Guest Artist: Conrad Herwig |
Conrad Herwig began his professional career in 1980 with the Clark Terry Big Band and later joined the Buddy Rich Orch. for tours of the US and Europe. After locating permanently in New York he performed with Slide Hampton’s World of Trombones and Mario Bauza’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, as well as with the orchestras of Toshiko Akiyoshi, Mel Lewis, Bob Mintzer, Henry Threadgill, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, and Frank Sinatra. In a small group context he has performed and recorded with Red Garland, Dave Liebman’s Sextet, the Max Roach Sextet (Sacred Drums Concerts), Bob Stewart, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez and many others. His own groups have included Randy and Mike Brecker, Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, Stefon Harris, Bill Charlap, Tim Hagans, Ron McClure, Rufus Reid, Jack DeJohnette, Adam Nussbaum, and Jeff “Tain” Watts.
A Christmas concert like no other! JazzMN pulls out a wealth of Christmas favorites, many of them arranged by Twin Cities musicians, with great vocals to put you in the holiday spirit.
| February 14th, 2009 |
Nicholas Payton's Gumbo Nouveau |
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Guest Artist: Nicholas Payton |
Nicholas Payton is a jazz trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of bassist and sousaphonist Walter Payton, he took up the trumpet at the age of four and by the time he was nine he was playing in the Young Tuxedo Brass Band alongside his father. Encouraged by Wynton Marsalis, who was himself involved in New Orleans' jazz and brass band music in his youth, Payton played semi-professionally throughout his grade school years and at the age of 12 played with the All Star Jazz Band at festivals throughout the United States and Europe. Upon leaving school he enrolled first at the New Orleans Centre for Creative Arts and then at the University of New Orleans, where he studied with Ellis Marsalis.
| April 4th, 2009 |
Ken Peplowski: Benny Goodman Protégé |
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Guest Artist: Ken Peplowski |
he late Mel Tormé said, “Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. The man is magic.” The New York Times pronounced a concert of Ken's “Goodman Straight Up,With A Twist Of Lightning.” These quotes only hint at Ken Peplowski's virtuosity - not only is he an outstanding clarinetist and saxophone player, but he's also a charismatic entertainer who has been delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth,wit, and musicianship.
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