Last night, the Hartt Concert Jazz Ensemble, directed by
Professor Chris Casey, presented a great program. The concert featured the music of Jackie
McLean, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and others.
As a special treat, Hartt faulty members Shawnn Monteiro and Rene McLean
were featured as soloists with the band.
In particular, Prof. Monteiro’s performance of “Here’s That Rainy Day,” was
quite moving. Millard auditorium was
nearly full and the band sounded great under Prof. Casey’s leadership. All the student soloists did a great job, and I
want to point out that three of Prof. Nat Reeves’ bass students combined their
talents in a pieced titled “Tricotism” that featured them trading solos that
were quite impressive. As an added
bonus, the Hartt Community Division presented a musical “appetizer” of sorts
before the band concert. Ed Fast,
Community Division percussion faculty member, lead a performance of the
Community Division Latin Jazz Percussion Ensemble. This group of middle and high school students
performed with great enthusiasm and musicianship. Another super night a Hartt!
Posted by Michael Menapace ('93)
Trustee
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