Ronald Caltabiano, DMA, Dean Monday, March 2, 2020 • 7:00 PM DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I Tim Coffman, Thomas Matta, & Jim Trompeter, coaches Mary A. Dempsey and Philip H. Corboy Jazz Hall 2330 North Halsted Street • Chicago Monday, March 2, 2020 • 7:00 PM Dempsey Corboy Jazz Hall DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I Tim Coffman, Thomas Matta, & Jim Trompeter, coaches PROGRAM Jazz Combo II Wayne Shorter; arr. Herbie Hancock Pinocchio Andrew Egizio Samba de la Paz Kurt Cobain; arr. Yaron Herman & Ambrose Akinmusire Heart Shaped Box Elliot Mason Stage Pints Andrew Egizio, trumpet Will Barnard, alto saxophone Henry Sparks, trombone Casey Dahl, piano Samuel Peters, acoustic bass William Carroll, drums & cymbals Tim Coffman, coach Jazz Combo XI Bill Kidera Displaced Clark Sommers 11 Hills to Climb DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I • MARCH 2, 2020 PROGRAM Joe Henderson Recorda Me Wanees Zarour Nines Bill Kidera, guitar Wanees Zarour, oud and percussion Clark Sommers, acoustic bass Thomas Matta, coach Jazz Combo V Bill Kidera Stepping Stones Clark Sommers Lasting Kenny Garrett; arr. Spencer Schillerstrom Happy People Roy Hargrove Mental Phrasing Neil Hemphill Zebulon Constantine Alexander, trumpet Spencer Schillerstrom, tenor saxophone Bill Kidera, guitar Clark Sommers, acoustic bass Neil Hemphill, drums & cymbals Jim Trompeter, coach DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I • MARCH 2, 2020 BIOGRAPHIES Tim Coffman is one of the most active trombonists and teachers in the Chicago area. Tim is in demand for studio and show work and has performed with Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, The O’Jays, Barry Manilow, Kurt Elling, Tito Puente, Johnny Mathis, Paul Anka, Al Jarreau, Henry Mancini, Stevie Wonder, Diane Schur, Diana Krall, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga and many others. Tim has also performed with the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. Tim was a regular member of the Rob Parton Big Band and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jon Faddis and Dana Hall. Tim is now a regular member of the New Standard Jazz Orchestra. Tim has been a member of the Jazz Studies faculty at DePaul University since 1997. Before teaching at DePaul, he taught at New Trier High School as the trombone instructor and directed several jazz improvisation classes from 1990- 2001. Mr. Coffman is excited to be a new XO Brass Artist/Clinician. XO Brass is the professional line of Jupiter Music. He is playing on the new jazz trombone designed by John Fedchock, the model 1634-LT. Tim is an artist for Denis Wick mouthpieces and plays those exclusively. Tim has performed/adjudicated at various high schools, jazz festivals and universities. In January of 2017, Tim was the Artist in Residence for the Purdue University Jazz Festival. He completed his first recording entitled Crossroads, available on the Blujazz label. In the summer, he teaches at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshop at the University of Louisville. He has been on the faculty since 1992. Thomas Matta boasts a body of work as a musician that spans an impressive spectrum of genres, styles, and disciplines. An active performer, Mr. Matta has performed extensively internationally, and is one of the most sought-after bass trombonists in Chicago’s recording studios, concert halls, theater pits and other live-music venues. Mr. Matta has performed and recorded with a diverse array of talents including the Count Basie Orchestra, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Heath, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Fulcrum Point, The Colorado Symphony, the Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta, and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. His compositions and arrangements of have been performed and recorded by premier orchestras, big bands and chamber ensembles worldwide – many of which are published by Kendor Music, Doug Beach Music, Andel Editions, and the UNC Jazz Press. He has contributed scores to the repertoire of jazz luminaries such as Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods, Randy Brecker, Bill Reichenbach, and Clark Terry, to name a few. DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I • MARCH 2, 2020 BIOGRAPHIES The Tom Matta Big Band, comprised of a veritable “who’s who” in Chicago’s thriving jazz scene, released its critically acclaimed debut CD “Components” in late 2012. The CD features seven original compositions for big band by Mr. Matta. The ensemble performs around the Chicagoland area regularly at jazz clubs and festivals. Jim Trompeter’s award-winning career is filled with extensive professional successes at the highest levels as a commercial composer, film composer, producer, performer and instructor. His richly varied compositional styles can be heard on Oprah Winfrey’s TV show, HBO’s The Sopranos and ABC News. He has composed literally thousands of radio and television commercials for nearly every recognizable product or brand you can think of. He’s also an accomplished film composer, scoring works such as Kartemquin Film’s soon to be released “Prisoner of Her Past,” Badman Production Film “Secret of a Clown,” and ABC Television Documentary “Breaking The Cycle of a Child.” As a video game composer for manufacturers such as WMS and Midway games, Jim has created dozens of complex gaming scores for products such as “Mortal Combat” and “Dirty Harry.” Jim’s performance chops are impressive and he has the awards to show for it. Jim won the Down Beat Magazine award for “Best Instrumental Jazz Performer,” Montreux Jazz Festival’s “Stan Kenton Memorial Scholarship” award for Best Performer, finalist in the “Hennessey” National Jazz Festival and five Down Beat awards in the Large Ensemble category. Jim has also played with an impressive array of musicians over the years. As a member of Gloria Estefan’s “Miami Sound Machine” Jim performed globally in over 350 live and televised concerts. He performed on the band’s double platinum recording, “Let it Loose,” and composed and arranged for its live tours. Jim also toured with Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Jim has also performed with Jon Secada, Boy George, Amy Grant, Tony Randall, David Lee Roth, Joe Montegna, Whitney Houston, Sammy Davis Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Shecky Green, Art Garfunkel, Dennis Miller, Sinbad, Paul Rodriguez, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Lovano, Arturo Sandoval, Kurt Elling, Bob James, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, Christian McBride, Tim Hagans, Rick Margitza, Steve Rodby, Paul Wertico, Paquito D’Rivera, Bobby Mintzer, Eddie Daniels, Fareed Haque, Conte Condoli, Lou Marini, Andy Narell, Richie Cole, Scott Wendholt, George Garzone, Louis Bellson, Bill Watrous and Carl Fontana, Claudio Roditi, among others. As a producer Jim produced and arranged Billboard Magazine’s Pop Song of the Year, “It Doesn’t Really Matter Now.” Jim was musical director of the 1993 Clio Awards held in New York City. Jim grew up in a musical family and began taking piano lessons as a young boy. His mother, Billie Webster, a noted Chicago pianist and singer, claimed that Jim’s capabilities surpassed hers by the time he was 11-years-old. His commitment to passing on a passion for musical excellence is evidenced by his presence on the music faculty at Roosevelt University. He also teaches a select group of advanced students privately. Jim’s rich musical expressions come from a profound desire to express a deeply felt and experienced artistic sensibility. DEPAUL JAZZ COMBOS I • MARCH 2, 2020 TICKETS AND PATRON SERVICES We hope you enjoy each and every concert experience you share with us at the Holtschneider Performance Center (HPC). Please share your experiences when visiting our concert and recital halls, and it’s always our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns you may have when visiting or planning your visit. 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