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Guests
This page lists some of the distinguished guests who have visited the UCF Jazz Ensemble, and played with the group and/or taught clinics. Having professional jazz musicians visit the group definitely enriches the big band and the educational experience of the students.
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Sam Rivers, Tenor/Soprano Saxophone, Composer
Career engagements and recordings with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Holiday, and Cecil Taylor.
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Michael Phillip Mossman, Trumpet, Composer
Association with Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Machito, the Lincoln Center Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
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James Moody, Tenor and Alto Saxophone
www.jamesmoody.com
Career with Dizzy Gillespie, Slide Hampton, Warner Bros Recording artist.
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Bob Berg, Tenor Saxophone
www.bobberg.com
Association with Miles Davis, Cedar Walton and Eastern Rebellion, Horace Silver, and Mike Stern.
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Arturo Sandoval, Trumpet
www.arturosandoval.com
Association with Dizzy Gillespie's United Nations Orchestra, and Irekere.
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Eric Alexander, Tenor Saxophone
www.ericalexanderjazz.com
Charles Earland, and One for all.
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John Swana, Trumpet
www.modernmusicians.com/johnswana
International jazz star, recording artisist.
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Mitch Stein, Guitar
The Brecker Bros., Randy Brecker, Tania Maria.
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Rodney Holmes, Drums
www.rodneyholmes.com
Recordings with Carlos Santana (Supernatural), The Brecker Bros., and Joe Zawinul.
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Harry Allen, Tenor Saxophone
www.harryallenjazz.com
Association with Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Jeff Hamilton, Tony Bennett, and John Pizzarelli.
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Terry Gibbs, Vibraphone
Jazz legend, recordings with Charilie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.
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Marvin Stamm, Trumpet
www.marvinstamm.com
Jazz Icon, association with Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, and Bob Mintzer.
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Ralph Bowen, Tenor Saxophone
www.ralphbowen.com
Notable jazz recording artist, association with Michel Camillo, Horace Silver, OTB, and John Swana.
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Vance Villastrigo, Jazz vocalist, jazz pianist
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Cliff Pecota, Tenor Saxohone, composer
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Joe Cohn, Jazz Guitar
Guitarist with Harry Allen, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Joe Williams and Al Grey.
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Kenny Drew, Jr., Piano
www.jayweb.com/kennydrew
Pianist with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, the Faddis/Hampton/Heath Sextet, Steve Turre, Michael Mossman, Ronnie Cuber, Steve Slagle, and Marlena Shaw.
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John Jenkins, Drums
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Danny Gottlieb, Drums
Association with John Mclaughlin, Gary Burton, Bill Evans, Mark Egan. Eliane Elias.
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Richard Drexler, Piano and Bass
His currently touring with the Jeff Berlin Trio and The Woody Herman Orchestra.
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Rick Baptist, Trumpet
Renowned film, and studio musician, Los Angeles, CA. Over 800 film credits.
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Wayne Bergeron, Trumpet
www.waynebergeron.com
Numerous recordings with Quincy Jones, Bob Florence, Pat Williams, Gordon Goodwin, Sammy Nestico, Jack Sheldon, Frank Capp, Bill Perkins, and numerous movie sound tracks.
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