UW Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra

UW Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra
UW Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra
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When:
October 20, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
2022-10-20T19:30:00-05:00
2022-10-20T22:30:00-05:00
Where:
Hamel Music Center
740 University Ave.
Madison
WI
Cost:
Free

10/20:  UW AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ENSEMBLE & JAZZ ORCHESTRA.  Directed by Nick Moran, the Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble covers a wide range of Afro Cuban music including Son, Son-Montuno, Guaracha, Mambo, Bembe, Danzon, Guaguanco, Cha-cha-cha, Mozambique, Rumba and Bolero. Students work with the rhythmic concepts of clave in practical application including improvisation and theoretical knowledge. The UW Jazz Orchestra includes 5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, 1 baritone; flute and/or clarinet; 4 to 5 trumpets; 4 to 5 trombones; piano, guitar, bass, drums. The ensemble workshops and performs music ranging from the classic big band repertoire to contemporary and cutting-edge concert jazz music by today’s leading jazz composers.  Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave.  7:30pm.  Free event.