Crescendo ($1,000-$4,999) Bravo ($500-$999) Friend of the University Aquarium of the Pacific Lillian V. Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Murray Auerbach Richard & Susan Blum Kay Bailey Elisabeth Catherine Brassell Bud Bisbee Dr. Ella M. Burnett Sandra Bron (In memory of Minnie Glenn) Deborah Carnahan Dr. & Ms. Shun-Lin Chou Jim & Rozanne Churchill (In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Shen-Pin Chou) Donna Estrin Randolph Currin, Jr. Friends of the LA Bach Festival Norman & Diane Delaterre Amy Gordon, Steven & Debra Gordon Laurel Ellison Tom & Barbara Greathead Louise Fenn Eric & Normajean Janssen Mike Goldberg Laurae MacArthur Friend of the Stings Linda Maxwell Lawrence Guess Roberta Medford (In memory of Judy Guess) William & Elaine Miller CONCERT JAZZ Eugene & Michelle Haun Tammy Reichley Jack & Marilyn Kates † Morton & Susan Stuhlbarg Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lee Paul Sumi (In memory of Elaine Richey) Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tickner Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Lee Al & Clara Totten Paul & Jane Lindsey West Coast Jazz Party LLC Long Beach Community Foundation Undine Harris Wildman Los Altos United Methodist Church (In honor of Leland Vail) ORCHESTRA Myrna Mallek-Roth Pacific Gas & Electric Company Patrick & Karen McDonough Roberta Medford Eric Lou Mellencamp Mark & Roberta Morrison Mike & Erin Mugnai* Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nelson STUDIO JAZZ BAND Dr. Donald & Sandra Para Perform International, LLC John & Evelyn Pohlmann John Queen Craig and David Richey Scott St. Marie *Denotes an in-kind donation JEFF JARVIS, DIRECTOR † Opera Institute Board Members Cathrine Schaffer-Bohlen Ivan A. Shulman A big thank you to the many supporters Linda Schnabl who contributed between $1 and $ 499 to the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Audre Slater We are grateful for your support! Kathy K. Smith Robert & Janet Spidell Starbucks Coffee Company For tickets and info SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 4:00PM contact 562-985-7000 Virginia L. Stevens or visit us on the web: Dr. Michael Stugrin & Brian Buchanan Dr. Jonathan Talberg Joseph & Hester Van Ruiten Yamaha Corporation of America GERALD R. DANIEL RECITAL HALL PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICES.

This concert is funded in part by the INSTRUCTIONALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES FUNDS (IRA) provided by California State University, Long Beach. WELCOME

Welcome to the 2016-2017 season of “Jazz At The Beach.” Our first campus concert Bob Cole Conservatory Donors of the year features two of our award-winning big bands, namely the Concert Jazz The Bob Cole Conservatory of Orchestra and the Studio Jazz Band. After only a few short weeks together, our new Music at CSULB recognizes and thanks the following donors for their generosity to and returning jazz majors and participants have been busy preparing for multiple our students and programs. Included are donors who have contributed to the Annual performances this fall. The CJO will start working on a new full-length recording next Fund and Special Events. Private donations help support scholarships, production, week. We hope you enjoy the program we’ve prepared especially for you. tours, and concerts.

Legacy Donors PROGRAM / STUDIO JAZZ BAND Anonymous Bob & Regena Cole L. Patrick Pritchard THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT / Paul McKee Golden Baton Circle ($50,000 and above) Paul McKee, an ex-Woody Herman trombonist, is highly regarded as both a performer Hon. Jacob Adajian and composer/arranger. The Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association Beverly August † (In memory of George August) commissioned him to compose and arrange this piece for the 2001 Illinois All-State Dramatic Allied Arts Guild Jazz Ensemble. This dynamic tune features challenging horn lines, great rhythm section Friend of the Bob Cole Conservatory writing, and two open solo sections that will showcase John-Michael O’Brien—piano, Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Tim Struven—alto sax, and Dewey Clark—tenor sax Centennial Properties Fine Arts Affiliates US / Joanne France Thad Jones The Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation This funky rock classic is full of great energy and flawless writing! Featured on the Dr. Matthew & Mrs. Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation popular Thad Jones/Mel Lewis recording, Consummation, the chart embodies Thad Kip Polakoff † (In memory of Carol Polakoff) Jones’ solid arranging and orchestration techniques that aspiring jazz writers have The Estate of Virginia Skinner been studying throughout the years. Directors Circle ($10,000 -$49,999) ANGEL EYES / Hon. Burton Barnett arr. Don Schamber Margaret H. Bedel Combine a hauntingly beautiful melody with a great arranger like Don Schamber and California Community Foundation you can’t go wrong! Schamber was a resident of the Monterey Bay area and penned William Gillespie Foundation many classic charts during his luminary writing career. Many of his works are what Frieda Rapoport Caplan we affectionately call “flag-waivers,” suitable for opening or closing a concert program Ley Malilay with unbridled excitement. However, this work is a departure from that trend as Don Shigemi Matsumoto & Marty Stark (In memory of Moriichi & Suki Matsumoto) gives an almost orchestral treatment to this ballad. It features Pablo Muńoz-Snyder— Irene S. Meyer vibraphone. Presser Foundation John Jacob Shaak (In memory of Bernard Lee Shaak) AND ANOTHER THING / Sigma Alpha Iota Fraternity Tom Garling Hon. Samuel W. Warner The Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator’s Association commissioned this chart for the 2008 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble. The straight 8th Latin jazz feel provides Impressario ($5,000-$9,999) a perfect setting for Tom’s inventive melodic lines and refreshing chord structures. In Sally & Larry Curry addition to being a great jazz writer, Tom was a frequently featured trombonist with Marvellee Cariaga (In memory of Daniel Cariaga) the Maynard Ferguson Band. Soloists today include John-Michael O’Brien—piano, Kari & Arlena Kauppi † Dewey Clark—tenor sax, and Evan Hamada—trumpet. Kathleen Reams Hausen Long Beach Community Concert Association PRELUDE TO SUMMER / Dr. Charmaine Meyer † Gene Thorne Renaissance Charitable Foundation Alternating between the bossa style and a Brazilian funk feel known as partido alto, this Mary F. Thoits engaging groove captures an authentic rendering of these popular styles. A beautiful Mike and Arline Walter winding melody for horns is featured and solos are provided by Matt Heath—guitar, John & Alaine Weiss (In memory of Bernice M. Weiss) Tanner Olivas—alto sax, and Evan Hamada—trumpet. 2 BUT THANKS FOR ASKING / Jeff Jarvis This infectious shuffle is dedicated to the late Larry Swist, a gifted recording engineer and studio designer best known for his work with Chuck Mangione. This chart features a variety of solos and a stop-time section featuring all the wind sections. An exciting shout chorus follows, ending with an open drum solo from Patrick Malone before the final chord. You’ll hear solos from Matt Heath—guitar, Liam Robertson—tenor sax, and Chris Cockrill—baritone sax. INTERMISSION / CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA HOURGLASS / Neil Slater Mansfield University Jazz Ensemble commissioned this engaging work, and it was recorded by the 1994 University of North Texas 1:00 Lab Band. This bright swing original requires the big band to interpret the composition with excitement and agility, but with a light touch. Neil founded the jazz program at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, and then went on to serve as Director of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas for 27 years until 2008. You’ll hear solos from Alex Flavell—piano and PERSONNEL Brandon Johnson—guitar. STEPHANIE’S SONG / Gene Thorne STUDIO JAZZ BAND CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA Set in an alluring 6/4 time signature, this lyrical ECM style original by Gene Thorne provides striking contrast for big band concert programs dominated by swing tunes. Gene’s 30+ years with the US Army Jazz Ambassadors as their chief arranger and Alto Sax—Tanner Olivas* Alto Sax—Spencer Wiles*^ baritone saxophonist produced a wealth of great big band charts, this one being no Alto Sax—Tim Struven* Alto Sax —Erik Larsen* > exception. The lead sax part is written for soprano doubling on flute, with the other Tenor Sax—Liam Robertson* Tenor Sax—Wes Perry* ^ saxophonists doubling on flute, clarinet, and/or bass clarinet. All five trumpets double Tenor Sax—Dewey Clark* Tenor Sax—Stephen Wood*+ on flugelhorn, and solo space goes to Brandon Johnson—guitar, Spencer Wiles— Baritone Sax—Chris Cockrill* Baritone Sax—Tim Cummins* soprano sax, and Tom Kendall Hughes—drums. Trumpet—Scott Dagg Trumpet—Tony Belletti + CHINA BLUE / Trumpet—Evan Hamad* Trumpet—Ryan DeWeese*^ Jeff Jarvis Trumpet—Tatiana Giesler Trumpet—Harry Ostrander*+ This pensive ballad features the contemplative trumpet work of Cade Gotthardt. The Trumpet—Nathan Shetland Trumpet—Nick Wees+ use of woodwind instruments adds warmth and texture to the flugelhorn and muted Trumpet—Cade Gotthardt*+ trombone parts, and a beautiful flute solo by Spencer Wiles is a highlight. Trombone—Luis Gracia Trombone—Michael Beltran*† MEANING OF THE BLUES / Trombone—Gracelyn Hedrick* Trombone—Ken Eernisse*+ arr. Dan Gailey Trombone—Luke Lizotte* Trombone—Phineas Crisp* This is a beautiful, dark arrangement of the Bobby Troup classic. It features Wes Perry Bass Trombone—Bobby Burton* Bass Trombone—Daniel Walls* ‡ on tenor sax throughout in a sparse setting that builds to an excitement climax later in the piece. This inspired arrangement by Dan Gailey was featured on the Kansas City Guitar—Matt Heath* Guitar—Brandon Johnson* Boulevard Big Band CD Stellar on Sea Breeze Records. Dan is the Director of Jazz Vibraphone—Pablo Muñoz-Snyder Piano—Alex Flavell*^ Studies at the University of Kansas. Piano—John-Michael Brian* Bass—Max Myrick* Bass—Julian Esparza* Drums—Tom Kendall Hughes* TELL YOUR STORY / Drums—Patrick Hughes Bob Florence This tuneful bossa comes from Bob Florence’s 1987 recording Trash Can City. Bob was a Los Angeles treasure who wrote for Louis Bellson, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, *—Jazz Studies major †—Beau & Jo France Graduate Jazz Studies Scholar Maynard Ferguson, and many more. At one time or another, the CJO has performed +—Cole Scholar ‡—Jazz Studies Scholar every piece from this great album. Harry Ostrander lends his engaging flugelhorn tone ^—KKJZ Scholar >—President's Scholar and sophisticated harmonic treatment to this time-testing classic. 6 3 YOU CAN SEE IT FROM HERE / Jeff Jarvis Originally a quintet piece, this was originally recorded by Jarvis on his “Contents Under Pressure” recording. Alternating between Latin funk and samba styles, this harmonically sophisticated original employs a steady, infectious groove despite some irregular phrase lengths and metric shifts. You’ll hear solos from Wes Perry—tenor sax, Nick Wees—trumpet, and Phineas Crisp—trombone. SINCERE APPRECIATION:

SLINGS AND ARROWS / We thank KKJZ 88.1 radio and Mt. Wilson Broadcasting for annually providing arr. Jeremy Levy four scholarships to leading instrumental jazz majors. We look forward to many This piece comes from Michael Brecker’s 1996 Grammy award winning recording, years of partnership between KKJZ 88.1 and “Jazz At The Beach.” Tales From The Hudson, which was co-produced with Pat Metheny. Like the original recording, this bib band adaptation travels at breakneck speed—a challenge for a jazz We extend a special thanks to Joanne France for her generous gift to our program. combo, and even more so for a big band. You’ll hear solos by Alex Flavell—piano and The Beau and Jo France Graduate Jazz Studies Scholarship provides the Stephen Wood—tenor sax. opportunity for a graduate student to direct the Jazz Lab Band and to work with the Director of Jazz Studies to learn how to coordinate a collegiate jazz studies program.

ABOUT JEFF JARVIS We also thank Regena Cole for an endowment that funds two partial scholarships Jeff Jarvis has distinguished himself as a trumpeter, composer, jazz educator, and per year for the instrumental jazz program at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. music publisher. He serves as Director of Jazz Studies at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach and frequently appears as a honors A very special thanks to legendary on-air personality at KKJZ 88.1 Helen Borgers, jazz band conductor, clinician and longtime friend of “Jazz At The Beach” and an honorary member of the Concert lecturer. Jeff is the Music Director Jazz Orchestra. We are honored to have her as emcee for many of our jazz Emeritus of the Central New York performances. Jazz Orchestra and is a former Vice-President of the International Many thanks to Christine Guter, Jimmy Emerzian, John Proulx, Dr. Ray Association For Jazz Education. He is Briggs, and our applied jazz faculty for helping our students develop a a former owner of Kendor Music, Inc., thorough understanding of jazz and maintain a high level of musicianship and the first educational music publisher to professionalism. provide jazz charts written especially for students. His solo recordings And last, but not least, our sincere thanks to the technical crew for their hard as a jazz trumpeter and composer work and expertise with sound reinforcement and staging. have placed high on national airplay charts and have won him critical acclaim. Jeff’s early career as a studio trumpeter encompasses over 100 UPCOMING “JAZZ AT THE BEACH” EVENTS albums for such names as Lou Rawls, Melba Moore, The O’Jays and many more. Live performance credits include Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Bellson, Joe Williams, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, Jimmy Heath, Joe Lovano, Henry Mancini, Slide Hampton, October 30—Jazz Lab Band Concert, 4PM, Daniel Recital Hall Kevin Mahogany, Grady Tate, Eddie Daniels, Rob McConnell, and Doc Severinsen. November 3—Jazz @ the Nugget, 5PM Jeff is frequently commissioned to compose music for school, military and professional November 4—Jazz Forum, New Student Showcase #2, 3:30PM, Amphitheater musical groups, along with serving as a contributing editor for The Instrumentalist, November 5—CJO @ Los Angeles Jazz Institute, 11:30AM Sheraton Gateway LAX and writing for other music trade journals such as Flute Talk, Band & Orchestra November 6—CJO w/ USC and CSU Northridge @ LA City College, 7:30PM Product News, and Jazz Educators Journal. Jarvis has co-authored The Jazz Educators November 10—Jazz Combo Night #1 @ the Nugget, 7:00PM Handbook with Doug Beach, a jazz piano book with Matt Harris entitled The Chord Voicing Handbook, and with Mike Carubia, Effective Etudes For Jazz, the new standard November 12—CJO/SJB Concert, 4PM, Daniel Recital Hall in jazz performance/audition solos. November 13—Vocal Jazz concert, 8PM, Daniel Recital Hall November 17—Jazz Combo Night #2 @ the Nugget, 7:00PM A Yamaha trumpet artist, Jeff has performed throughout the United States, Canada, December 1—Jazz @ the Nugget, 5PM Europe, Australia, and Indonesia. He has been featured with the USAF Airmen of Note, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, US Army Jazz Ambassadors, Jazz Knights of the United States Military Academy Band at West Point, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, Oslo Big Band (Norway), US Army Blues, Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra, Denver Symphony Orchestra, USAF Shades of Blue, and more. 4 5