Stanford Jazz Festival presents

Generations Jazz Project

When
Mon Aug 3, 2009
Where
Stanford Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Time
8 pm
Cost
$16 - $32
Tags
Music, Jazz

Description

Passing through the ranks of an established bandleader’s group used to be a rite of passage for young players on the way to leading their own bands. The best education was earned on the bandstand from leaders like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, or Horace Silver. As jazz has entered schools and universities a different form of education has emerged. Brainchild of saxophonist Andrew Speight and Dr. Jeffrey Babcock at San Francisco State University, the Generations Jazz Project aims to help revive the tradition of ensemble-based mentorship by giving young players total access to an all-star ensemble of established artists. Speight and Eric Alexander on saxophones, Terell Stafford on trumpet, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Ray Drummond, and drummer Louis Hayes—all learned from the masters, and they are dedicated to passing their lessons on to the next generation.

More Info

Link
http://www.stanfordjazz.org
Call
650-725-ARTS (2787) (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. Stanford Dinkelspiel Auditorium
    471 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA