UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles Concert 2

Jazz Combo directed by Michele Weir

Program:

1. Say, Little Mama, Say - Comp. Tex Allen

2. James - Comp. Pat Metheny

3. Nature Boy - Comp. Eden Ahbez

4. Love Wins - Comp. Bill Cantos

Musicians:

Robert Gomez - Tenor Sax

Christian Rodriguez - Guitar

Grant Grech - Guitar

Julie Zhu - Vocal

Courtney Blue - Vocal

Andrew Doerr - Piano

Addison Chandler - Bass

Daniel Wellerstein - Drums

Jazz Combo directed by Charley Harrison

Program:
1. Tom Thumb - Comp. Wayne Shorter
2. Body and Soul - Comp. Johnny Green
3. 500 Miles High - Comp. Chick Corea

Musicians:

Haley Benedict - Flute
Sam Wolf - Tenor Saxophone
Stellan Swanlund - Piano
Nathan Puopolo - Bass
Ezra Hapner - Drums

Jazz Combo directed by Jesús Guzmán

Program:
1. “Cuando vuelva a tu lado,” 1934; by María Grever (1885-1951)

Born in León, Guanajuato, México, Grever was a pioneering Mexican composer who received acclaim and international recognition for many works that went on to be covered by some of the biggest performers of their time. You might know Grever’s popular song “What A Difference A Day Makes,” translated from its original Spanish version “Cuando vuelva a tu lado,” which went on to win a GRAMMY award in 1959 as sung by jazz legend Dinah Washington.

2. “Somos novios,” 1968, by Armando Manzanero (1935-2020)

Born in Ticul, Yucatán, México, the late Manzanero was a Mexican Mayan musician, singer, composer, actor and music producer widely considered the premier Mexican romantic composer of the postwar era and one of the most successful composers of Latin America.

3. “Recordando a Lara,” by Agustín Lara (1900-1970); Medley arrangement by Jesús "Chuy" Guzmán

Born in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Agustín Lara was known as “el músico poeta” and “el flaco de oro.” His fame would lead him to Cine de Oro roles and work alongside Pedro Vargas. He later would be a Founding Partner of the Recording Academy-like in Mexico, la Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de México, and was named its Presidente Honorario Vitalicio (Honorary Life President).

Musicians:
Bobby Alvarez - Violín
Jesús Guzmán - Violín
Angel Ramirez - Guitarrón
Tyler Kuan - Piano
Sylvia Rutkowski - Trompeta

UCLA Jazz Orchestra directed by Charley Harrison

Program:

1. You Can See - Comp. Monty Alexander, Arr. Jimmy Heath
2. Just Friends - Comp. John Klenner, Arr. Rob McConnell
3. Dolphin Dance - Comp. Herbie Hancock, Arr. Bob Mintzer
4. Sister Sadie - Comp. Horace Silver, Arr. Mike Pendowski
5. Peace - Comp. Horace Silver, Arr. Mike Pendowski
6. A Night in Tunisia - Comp. Dizzy Gillespie, Arr. Sammy Nestico
7. Daahoud - Comp. Clifford Brown, Arr. Tom Garling

Musicians:

Harry Brandt - Alto Saxophone

Nathan Palmer - Alto Saxophone

Eli Silverman - Tenor Saxophone

Gael Saldana - Tenor Saxophone

Adam Zilberman - Baritone Saxophone

Garrett Ferrell - Trumpet

Ethan Alvarado - Trumpet

David Marsh - Trumpet

Kenneth Brown - Trumpet

Sam Black - Trombone

Ryan Heisinger - Trombone

Elek Fenyes - Trombone

Ruby Lim-Moreno - Bass Trombone

Stellan Swanlund - Piano

Nathan Puopolo - Bass

Nathaniel Miles-Urdan - Drums