The Yale Jazz Ensemble Big Band, Wayne Escoffery, Music Director, Celebrating Slide Hampton and George Coleman. Featuring the pioneering music of jazz trombonist/composer/arranger Slide Hampton’s octet (of which saxophonist George Coleman was a member), with new big-band orchestrations of “A Moment’s Notice” and “Star Eyes” by Michael Philip Mossman, arranged specifically for the Yale Jazz Ensemble Big Band. Also featuring Hampton’s early works, including his expressive arrangement of “Motherless Child,” and his originals “Frame for the Blues,” “Go East, Young Man,” and “Althea,” originally written for The Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. Audience Policy: Open to asymptomatic patrons with an up-to-date vaccination status. “Up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines for their age range, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Concertgoers should carry vaccination documentation and be prepared to show it if asked. Yale-approved masks (N95 or ASTM rated) are required for all audience members.
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 9, 2022 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST
November 9, 7:30 pm
Location
Sprague Memorial Hall
Fees/Admission
Free/no tickets required
Website
https://bands.yalecollege.yale.edu/calendar
Contact Information
203-43-4111 Send Email
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