Jazz Ensembles

Southeastern Jazz


Jazz Ensembles


The Jazz Program at Southeastern has a long and varied history. Currently there are two large jazz bands and jazz combo ensembles. Also, students can take courses in jazz improvisation and jazz history.

 

Below please find a recent recording of the Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Dr. Glen J. Hemberger.

 

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

by Don Raye and Hughie Prince

arranged by Stephen Bulla

Solos: David Gambino, baritone saxophone; Marcy Mayeux, trumpet

 

Critical Mass

by Jeff Jarvis

Solos: Vitalie Gumeniuc, alto saxophone; David Gambino, baritone saxophone

 

I've Got You Under My Skin

by Cole Porter

transcribed by Myles Collins

Skyler Stroup, vocal

 

Barnburner

by Les Hooper

Solos: Vitalie Gumeniuc, alto saxophone; Doug Geiman, bass trombone; David Will, trumpet; Wade Hymel, drum set

 

Summertime

by Du Bose Heyward and Geogre Gerwhsin

arranged by Brad Morey

Solos: Justin Pardue, trombone; Aaron Turnipseed, piano

 

Moonlight Serenade

by Glenn Miller and Mitchell Parish

transcribed by Jeff Hest

Solo: David Gambino, clarinet

 

Four Brothers

by Jimmy Giuffre

 

What a Wonderful World

by George Weiss and Bob Thiele

transcribed by Jerry Nowak

Caswey Saba, vocal

 

Spain

by Chick Corea

arranged by Paul Jennings

Solos: David Kraus, trumpet; Zakkary Garner, guitar; David Will, trumpet; Vitalie Gumeniuc, alto saxophone; James Brinkman, trombone

 

In a Sentimental Mood

by Duke Ellington

arranged by Mike Tomaro

Solo: Michael Watts, tenor saxophone

 

In the Mood

by Joe Garland

Solos: Michael Watts, tenor saxophone, Vitalie Gumeniuc, alto saxophone; David Will, trumpet

 

Cry Me a River

by Arthur Hamilton

arranged by Jerry Nowak

Iuliia Alyeksyeyeva, vocal

 

The Jazz Police

by Gordon Goodwin

Solos: Thomas Huckaby, trumpet; Michael Watts, tenor saxophone; James Brinkman, trombone; Justin Pardue, trombone; Zakkary Garner, guitar



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