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Jazz Ensemble and Alexis Booth, Vocalist Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online registration for schools Thursday-10 a.m. to 8 p.m. begins at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 Gaffney Auditorium Saturday- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 A TV rebroadcast of today’s four New Trier jazz ensembles performances will be presented on Winnetka, Illinois local cable channels 16 and 18 at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on March 3, 2006 and at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on March 6, 2006. Live worldwide Internet webcast on NTJAZZ.COM Log-on in a few weeks to NTJAZZ.COM to see archive files of today’s performances by Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, the USAF Academy Band Falconaires, Daytime performances by the... the Goran Ivanovic Group, and the Jazz Director’s Big FAT Band. The USAF Academy Band Falconaires Don’t miss the NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL SPRING JAZZ CONCERT The Goran Ivanovic Group Friday, April 14, 2006 Gaffney Aud. Tickets at the door only $4 or from jazz students Watch on NTJAZZ.COM and cable channels 16 and 18 The Jazz Directors Big FAT Band Evening Program We gratefully appreciate and acknowledge... JAZZ FESTIVAL CO-SPONSORS are businesses and individuals who have made a New Trier High School Jazz Ensemble I significant financial contribution to the success of our 23rd Jazz Festival. La Fiesta...... Chick Corea, comp/Tony Klatka, arr. Kathy and Frank Ballantine Robert and Joann Gordon Paul and Susanne Nowicki North Shore Evening...... Matt Harris, comp/arr. Tammy and Ted Becker Dan and Ev Greenberg The Thomas O’Neill, Jr. Family World Premier Performance conducted by Matt Harris Anne and Fred Belmont The Heaton Family The Parker Family Vicki and Steve Birenberg Jef and Mindy Heidekat Steve and Cathy Priest Commissioned by the New Trier High School Jazz Ensemble I Mike Blankshain and Claire and Rob Hugi Laura and Rick Prohov Dedicated to the Hank Bangser, New Trier Superintendent of Schools (1990- 2006) Kathy Deighan Marcia Hutchings and Sandi and John Reilly on the occasion of his retirement Terry and Sheila Bressler John Goetz Lisa Rosenberg and Sheila and David Cahnman Anna Clara Ionta Howard Balikov Everyday I Have The Blues...... Bill Liston, arr. Susan and Bruce Cohen Christina and Brian Jack Mike and Laurie Sackley Alexis Booth, Vocalist (NTHS Class of 1997) Steve and Carol Ducommun The Kalmikoff/Drell Family Diane and Neil Selinger The Cozzola Family The Kawashima Family Tim and Ellen Shaker Third Wind...... Pat Metheny, comp/ Robert Lussier, arr The Frost Family The Garoon Family Jake Shapiro and Family Robert Lussier, Conductor Stephen and Maria Fatum Steve and Liz Kendall The Tahe Shevrin Family Abigail Foerstner and Ronda Korzon and Peter and Sheli Sullivan NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Arthur Caudy Gary Kromelow The Siegfried Family Flute Trombones Drums/Aux. Perc. Thomas Green and Peggy and David Kubert Caryn Summer and Brad Reiff Leah Welch Jay Heidekat Brian Frost Alto Sax/Clarinet Sarah Jabon Mike Gillilan Carrie Robinson The Ledford Family The Varick Family Chris Hugi David Binder Jon Sackley Anita Gerber, Teresa Paul and James R. Looman and Peter and Maria Voorhees Mathew Kogan Laura Rhoades Joel Sugar Donna Craven Scott and Donna Williamson Tenor Sax/Clarinet/Flute Piano Vibes Matt Reilly Adam Kromlow John Caudy John and Maggie Gillilan John and Judy Macleod Kathy and Bill Wilson Joe Kubert Shane Tucker Alan and Karen Gitles Erica and Larry Neems Drs. Thomas Zatorsk and Baritone Sax/Clarinet Bass Production Engineer Nancy and Sandor Goldstein Jamin and Phoebe Nixon Anne Niedenthal Leo Birenberg Chris Alonzi Will Appleby Ricky Neems Andrew Gordon JAZZ FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS are equally concerned members of the New Trier Sound Engineer Trumpets Sam Selinger Nic Meyer community who are committed to the financial support of our festival and the promotion James Priest Guitar Alex Belmont Craig Bradley of high school and junior high jazz education: Joanne and Gordon Anderson, Ben Cohen Gareth Collins Director Jim Kaufman and Cate Stiika, Sue and Mike Pomykalski James Warrick Michael Fatum Andrew Pomykalski Jake Zuehl Mike Sullivan Thanks again to Jamey Aebersold for his donation of play-a-long CDs for us to use SHERRIE MARICLE and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra as awards for our “Outstanding Junior High Musicians” Sherrie Maricle- Drums/Leader Thanks to Chicago Jazz and Downbeat magazines for providing complimentary copies to distribute Complimentary instrument repair provided by Evanston Band and Orchestra Company Alto Sax Trumpets Trombones Piano New Trier Administration: Dr. Henry Bangser, Superintendent Idit Shner Liesl Whitaker Deborah Weisz Tomoko Ohno Dr. Debra Stacey, Principal (Winnetka Campus) Jan Borja, Principal (Northfield Campus) Leigh Pilzer Tanya Darby Jen Krupa David Ladd, Music Department Chair Anne James-Noonan, Nina Lynn, Fine Arts Division Coordinators Tenor Sax Christina Fawson Leslie Havens Bass Richard Penrod, Andy Clark, Charles Conner and the Usher Crew Anat Cohen Jami Dauber * Noriko Ueda Festival Director: James Warrick Festival Assistant Directors: John Thomson, Nic Meyer Scheila Gonzalez * Manager Tom Anderson, Mike Hill: New Trier TownshipTechnology Cooperative Josh Ruben and WNTH Baritone Sax Founder/CEO Soundtraks Advisors: Peter Rosheger, James Warrick Lisa Parrott Stanley Kay Senior Festival Directors: Alex Belmont, Ben Cohen, Laura Rhoades, Will Spaulding, Leah Welch Tonight’s concert as seen on our video wall is being broadcast worldwide live on the Junior Festival Directors: Dan Balikov, Anna Bittman, Missy Ducommun, Sarah Jabon, Adam Kromelow Internet (ntjazz.com), local cable TV channels 16 and 18, and in stereo on WNTH-FM 88.1. Soph. Festival Directors: Rachel Gitles, Vickie Greenberg, Stephen Kendall, Natalie Landes, Lea Prohov Soundtraks Senior Co-Heads: Will Appleby, John Caudy, Robert Mustacchi Refreshments provided by the New Trier Fine Arts Association are available in the lobby during the Daytime Master of Ceremonies: Vicki Greenberg Equipment: Chris Williamson second intermission with proceeds benefiting all the students New Trier Fine Arts Association President: Debbie Desmarais in the Division of Performing and Fine Arts. Parent Festival Director: Ronda Korzon Cashier: Carol Siegfried Upcoming performances by the New Trier High School Jazz Ensemble I Student Lunch: Shelia Bressler, Val Shapiro, Judith Binder, Mary Williams A joint concert with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble and Jon Faddis at the Hot House in Chicago Tickets: Liz Kendall, Donna Williamson Director’s Lunch: Susan Bittman, Carrie Healy Food Service Maintenance: Mary Alonzi Breakfast/Beverages: Carrie Robinson, Caryn Summer on Thursday evening, February 16. Green Room: Gary Kromelow Traffic Coordinator: Stan Xidas Spring Jazz Concert in Gaffney Auditorium on Friday, April 14. Lobby Sales: Libby Bankoff, Marcy Rosenberg Pro & Guest Dinner: Abigail Forstner, Judy Macleod A joint concert with the Rob Parton Big Band at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn on Wednesday evening, May 17. ALEXIS BOOTH was classically trained from a The NEW TRIER JAZZ FESTIVAL was started in 1984 to help keep the tradition of “big young age on piano, trumpet, and French horn, and band jazz” alive. Beginning in 2005, the festival was renamed The Frank Mantooth has spent years refining her voice as an instru- Jazz Festival at New Trier High School in honor of a great jazz educator, composer, ment. Alexis graduated in 1997 from New Trier High and friend of New Trier jazz students. Using a non-competitive format, the four primary School where as a french horn player she was a purposes of the festival are to provide high school and junior high jazz musicians with... member of the orchestras, wind ensembles and jazz ensembles. An opportunity to perform for and be critiqued by some of this country’s most outstanding jazz educators. Her talents were lauded early on by eminent jazz An opportunity to attend clinics on performance techniques, music careers, jazz publication Downbeat Magazine, who presented improvisation, and other topics of interest by leading jazz professionals. her the award of “Best High School Jazz Vocalist” An opportunity for student musicians to be individually recognized with certificates and – the same honor received by Norah Jones the other awards. previous year. While at college, she joined a An opportunity to attend concerts by some of the world’s greatest jazz artists and big nationally recognized, self-directed a cappella bands. group where she flexed her creative muscles, arranging inventive choral orchestrations and 1984: The Buddy Childers Big Band 1999: The Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz growing business opportunities. Orchestra with Lew Tabackin, 1985: The Airmen Of Note (US Air Force) the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, the DuSable High School Alexis later moved to New York City to take advantage of its wealth of musical opportuni- 1986: The Woody Herman Orchestra Gospel Choir ties. Immersing herself in the city’s rich singer/songwriter scene, Alexis allowed herself directed by Woody Herman the space to develop as a writer and a solo performer. Drawing upon the grace and artistry of contemporaries and legends alike, she has learned to speak from the heart 1987: Dizzy Gillespie with the Jazz 2000: The Rob Parton Big Band with about her own life and experiences – with the voice of a diva and the words of a poet. Members Big Band Byron Stripling, the Northshore Senior Center Stompers 1988: The Tonight Show “All-Stars” with the Birch Creek Music Center “All Star” Big 2001: The Buddy Rich Big Band Band directed by Steve Marcus with Dave Weckl, drums, the Ho Etsu Daiko Drum 1989: Clark Terry and Louie Bellson Group with the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble 2002: The John Fedchock New York 1990: The Count Basie Orchestra Big Band, the Latin rhythm section of the Tito Puente Orchestra, the Zach 1991: The Artie Shaw Orchestra with Brock Quintet, the Roosevelt Univer- Buddy DeFranco sity Jazz Ensemble

1992: The Woody Herman Orchestra 2003: The Count Basie Orchestra, The Shades of Blue Air Force Jazz 1993: Maynard Ferguson with Rob Ensemble, the Ryan Cohan Sextet Parton’s Jazztech Big Band

1994: The Duke Ellington Orchestra 2004: The Bob Mintzer Big Band, the directed by Mercer Ellington Mark Colby Quartet, the University of Illinois Jazz Ensemble 1995: The Count Basie Orchestra 2005: The Gordon Goodwin Big Phat 1996: Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, Band, the Tito Carrillo Jazz Bodega, the Ball State University Jazz Ensemble the Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble 1997: The Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra, the Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble 2006: Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA 1998: Sherrie Maricle and DIVA, Jazz Orchestra, The USAF Academy the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble Band Falconaires, The Goran Ivanovic Group There are a number of CDs for sale tonight in the lobby DIVA is a concert jazz orchestra steeped in the history of jazz but infused with the during our two intermissions, and before or after the progressive harmonies of today. The band is based in New York City and plays concert. contemporary, mainstream big band jazz WHODUNNIT? is the new 2004-05 New Trier High composed and arranged by band School Jazz Ensembles CD. Guest artists on this members and renowned writers including CD include Gordon Goodwin (sax), Charlie Vernon Tommy Newsom, Ellen Rowe, Rich Shemaria, and Scott Whitfield. DIVA’s (bass trombone) and Wayne Bergeron (trumpet). unique sound is a result of their repertoire CDs are only $10 each and all proceeds received being composed expressly for the tonight from sales of our new CD will be donated individual personalities of the musicians to New Trier High Schools Huricane Katrina Re- themselves. What audiences can expect to hear is powerful ensemble playing lief Fund. and creative soloists playing with all Sherrie Maricle, Band Leader/Drummer the spontaneity, originality and finesse Sherrie Maricle was born in Buffalo, New York of the jazz masters who have preceded LADIES SING FOR LOVERS, the and at age 5 moved to Endicott, New York. In them. fourth grade she began studying the clarinet posthumanous produced CD with string and big band and cello but switched to snare drum in sixth orchestrations of jazz standards by Frank Mantooth DIVA was founded by Stanley Kay, a grade. When Sherrie was 11 she heard a sung by 10 great female vocalists. Vocalists include former manager and relief drummer concert by Buddy Rich and his Killer Force for the Buddy Rich Big Band. In 1990, Orchestra that ignited her passion for the drums, Diane Shuur, Margarette Carlson, Rebecca Parris, Kay was conducting a band where big bands and jazz, and started her on her life’s Karrin Allyson, Pauls West, Kirsten Gustafson, Jay Maricle was playing drums. Impressed path. Clayton, Sunny Wilkinson, Stacy Rowles and oth- by her skill, Kay wondered if there ers. The cost is $15. were other women musicians with a While she was an undergraduate at similar caliber of musicianship. A Binghamton University she began playing nationwide audition of players professionally in a wide variety of musical produced a core group of musicians situations. After earning her Bachelor of Arts The following CDs by the DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA who performed their first concert in degree in 1985 she moved to New York City or their small group FIVE PLAY are on sale for $15 March of 1993. and attended New York University where she each. They include TNT- Tommy Newsom Tribute completed a Master’s of Arts in Jazz Perfor- DIVA has performed in some of the mance in 1986 and a Doctorate of Philosophy (2005), Live in Concert (2003), I Believe in You world’s most prestigious music venues, in Jazz Performance/Composition in 2000. (1999), Leave it to DIVA (1997), Something’s where they have received critical Coming (1994), Five Play Plus (2004) and On acclaim. Venues include: the Brink (1999). · Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra at a sold-out concert · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts · Verizon Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center · Bogota (Colombia) Int. Jazz Festival Alexis Booth’s debut album Begin is the product of · Teatro de Sistina (Rome, Italy) · Harrah’s (Lake Tahoe) over a year’s worth of live performance. All of the · Hollywood Bowl for the Playboy Jazz Festival · Pori (Finland) Jazz Festival · Blue Note (New York, New York) · Cinegrill (Hollywood, California) material was written by Alexis herself, with the ex- · SS Norway and QE2 Jazz Cruises · Berlin (Germany) Jazz Festival ception of a high-energy, funk rendition of the Beatles · Bern (Switzerland) Jazz Festival · Salzburg (Austria) Music Festival classic “Hey Jude” — and recorded in the course of · Montreal and Ottawa International Jazz Festivals · Jamaica Jazz Festival a single studio session in late 2004. · Zagreb (Croatia) Jazz Festival · Symphony Halls in St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cleveland

Artists that have performed with DIVA include Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Diane Schuur, DeeDee Bridgewater, Rosemary Clooney, Jack Jones, Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Terry The New Trier High School Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir will be Gibbs, Tommy Newsom, and Randy Brecker. travelling to New York City during the upcoming Spring Break to perform in Television appearances include multiple features on CNN’s Arts Break, CBS Sunday Carnegie Hall. The New Trier Fine Arts Association is selling BIG TAFFY Morning, a spotlight presentation on the Kennedy Center’s 25th Anniversary Special, a APPLES tonight for only $1 each to help with their expenses. Consider by feature on Japanese television’s NHK network, as well as various local cable programs. from one for yourself to an entire box to share with others in support of the exciting performance opportunity and learning experience for the talented Music critics all over the world have praised DIVA’s most recent CD, Live in Concert. The band’s other CDs include I Believe in You, Leave it to DIVA, and Something’s Coming. students. 2006 FRANK MANTOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL CLINICIANS Please help us do something RICHARD DUNSCOMB (Columbia College, Chicago) MATT HARRIS (California State University-Northridge) TONIGHT to end world hunger! BOB LARK (DePaul University, Chicago) ROB LUSSIER (RPL Music Publishing) CHIP McNEILL (University of Illinois) NIC MEYER (Chicago Professional Musician and Educator) DAVE NESS (Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin) MARY JO PAPICH (Highland Park Schools, Illinois) JIM STOMBRES (St. Charles North High School) FRED STURM (Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin) GARY SWERDLOW (Private Instructor, Wilmette, Illinois) PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS * Indicates member of Jazz Directors Big FAT Band JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Central School, Glencoe; Kristen Kudert, director Deer Path Middle School, Lake Forest; Steven Nendza, director The Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival will MATCH Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort; Dana Shoemaker *, director (up to a total of $2,500) any donations received Quincy Junior High School, Quincy; Matthew Tipton *, director Shorewood Intermediate School, Shorewood, WI; Michael Beix *, director tonight or mailed to us at the address below Washburne Middle School, Winnetka; Bob Rzeszutko, director within one week with the goal of raising $5,000 to Wilmette Junior High School, Wilmette; Rob Blim, directors donate an ARK to the HEIFER FOUNDATION in the name and HIGH SCHOOLS memory of Frank Mantooth. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Hills; Jeff Daeschler, director Barrington High School, Barrington; Randy Karon *, director $20 buys flock of $120 buys a sheep, $500 buys a heifer Collège Silver Heights Collegiate, Winnipeg, Canada; Blaine Workman, director chickens, geese or pig or goat $1,500 buys two sheep, Delavan-Darien High School, Delavan, WI; Scott Julius, director ducks $150 buys a llama four goats, a heifer Downers Grove South High School, Downers Grove; Glenn Williams *, director $30 buys honey bees $250 buys a water and two llamas Eau Claire Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI; Bruce Hering *, director $60 buys trio of rabbits buffalo $5,000 buys an ARK of Evanston Township High School, Evanston; Paul Levy *, director Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook; Mark Running, director many combinations Glenbrook South High School, Glenbrook; Michael Fogarty, director Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale; Jeffrey D. Waggoner *, director John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights; Jack Majure, director Please give your donation in the form of cash or check Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor; Kevin Pearce *, director to a member of the New Trier Jazz Ensemble I located Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich; Josh Thompson*, director it the lobby following tonight’s concert, or mail your Lakes Community High School, Lake Villa; Matthew Kastor, director Lane Tech College Prep High School, Chicago; Omar Fong-Bances, director donation within one week to: HEIFER, New Trier Lisle Senior High School, Lisle; Scott Gumina *, director High School, 385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093. Mater Dei High School, Breese; Rebekah Long, director For more information, contact Anna Bitman at Merit School of Music, Chicago; Michael McLaughlin *, director Muncie Central High School, Muncie, Indiana; H. Clay Arnett *, director [email protected] or 847-446-2346. Naperville Central High School, Naperville; DJ Alstadt Naperville North High School, Naperville; Brian Van Kley, director New Trier HS, Winnetka; Jim Warrick *, John Thomson, Doug Rosenberg, directors Oak Forest High School, Oak Forest; Matthew Aukes *, director Make checks payable to HEIFER INTERNATIONAL Quincy Senior High School, Quincy; Chris Beason *, director St. Charles North HS, St. Charles; John Wojciechowski, Jim Stombres *, directors Saint Patrick High School, Chicago; Kevin Carroll *, director Sherrard High School, Sherrard; Bob Brooks, director Sun Prairie High School, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Dan Wallich *, director University High School, Normal; Jason Landes *, director Warren Township High School, Gurnee; David Nelson, director West Aurora High School, Aurora; Patty Sampson, director Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora; Andrew Burkemper *, director Wilmot Union High School, Wilmot, Wisconsin; John Sorensen *, director www.heifer.org We are proud to add Matt Harris’ North Shore MATT HARRIS graduated from the University Evening to our list of commissions by some of the of Miami with a bachelor’s degree, and from greatest big band jazz composers. Several of the the Eastman School of Music with a Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition. Matt moved to other selections premiered by the New Trier Jazz Los Angeles after touring with jazz greats Ensemble include... Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich. In addition to his devotion to jazz education, Matt’s “Heart of the Matter” by Bob Mintzer, published by Kendor versatility as a writer, arranger and performer Music (Recorded on “Spectrum” by the Bob Mintzer Big Band) keep him very busy in the L.A. studio scene. His music can be heard on numerous jingles, “I Remember Clifford” arranged by Sammy Nestico, film scores, CDs and live productions. published by Hal Leonard Music Matt has four CDs of original music including “Chronometry” by Fred Sturm, published by Heritage Jazz “From the Heart”, his first solo piano recording, Press. Commissioned for the New Trier High School and “Reflections”, his first big band recording Centennial (1901-2001) featuring the Kluver’s big band from Aahrus, Denmark. “North Shore Morning” by Matt Harris, published by Kendor Music Matt has published two piano books, and more than 150 pieces of music published by Kendor Music, Walrus Music, Heritage JazzWorks and UNC Jazz Press. Matt has been “Two Sides of the Coin” by Sammy Nestico, published by Hal Leonard Music commissioned to write music for bands from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, The Airmen of Note, The Falconaires, and many high schools and colleges throughout the country. “Latin Import” by John Fedchock, publish by Kendor Music He has also arranged music for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Metrapole Orchestra from the Netherlands. “Chameleon” by Les Hooper, published by Doug Beach Music (Recorded as “The Changing of the Guard” by the Les Hooper Big Band) Matt is the Director of Jazz Studies at California State University Northridge, directing the award winning Jazz “A” Band and teaching jazz arranging, improvisation, combos, jazz “Ballad for a Rough Year” by Frank Mantooth, published by Kendor Music harmony, class piano, and private piano instruction. Matt often performs as a guest soloist and clinician at various Universities and High Schools. He has performed and “Batdance” by Matt Toll (NTHS ’84)- winner of the 1984 Down Beat “Most Outstanding conducted bands from New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Australia, and China. High School Student Composition” award

“Flying High” by Gary Carney, published by Hal Leonard Music ROB LUSSIER, saxophonist/arranger/clinician is a former Jazz Faculty member of the University of Miami “64th St. West” by Mike Pendowski, published by CPP Belwin and Berklee College of Music. Rob has a Bachelors Degree from the Berklee College of Music and a “Contigo” by J. Michael Verta (NTHS Class of ’90)- winner of the 1990 Down Beat “Most Masters Degree in Studio Jazz Writing from the Outstanding High School Student Composition” award University of Miami where he played lead alto in the Concert Jazz Band. “Super Chief’ arranged by Mathew Libman (NTHS Class of ’96)- winner of the 1995 Down Beat “Most Outstanding High School Student Arrangement” While a member of the University of Miami Jazz faculty, he was the director of the Downbeat Award “Epilogue” by Steve Spiegl, published by Spiegl Publishing Company winning Studio Jazz Band.

“The Village Maze” by Sam Bar-Sheshet (NTHS Class of ’99) Rob has performed with Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Rob McConnell, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Tony “Waltz for a Bad Hair Day” by Mike Pagan Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, John Fedchock, Bob Brookmeyer and many others. He has also been a “J Birds” (Wes and Phil) by John Fedchock, published by Kendor Music featured soloist with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. “The Island of Introspection” by Tom Davis, published by Tom Davis Music His compositions and arrangements have been “Firestorm” by Jeff Jarvis, published by Kendor Music performed or recorded by Pat Metheny, Michael and Randy Brecker, Joe Henderson, Red Rodney, Arturo Sandoval, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the University of Miami Concert “Betty” by Jamie Simmons Jazz Band, the Atlantean Driftwood Band, The North Texas State One O’Clock Lab Band, the USAF Airmen of Note and many others. His music is also performed in colleges and “Whodunnit?” by (published by Warner Brothers) Gordon Goodwin universities across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Rob is now living on the Maine Coast where he is focusing on writing and his music publishing business. “Foreign Intrigue” by Mike Tomaro (to be published by Kendor/Doug Beach Music)