This weekend I traveled to Greeley, Colorado with two big bands and a jazz combo from WTAMU to perform in the annual Greeley Jazz Festival. On Friday, I got to see great clinics presented by Jamey Aebersold and saxophonist Andy Dahlke as well as a Q&A session with legendary jazz bassist, Ron Carter. That evening, we attended a concert featuring the Ron Carter Quartet with saxophonist Donald Harrison, pianist Renee Rosnes, and drummer Lewis Nash that was nothing short of incredible!
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On Saturday, both of the big bands had very successful performances and the combo received a great clinic from the adjudicator after our performance. The evening featured Geoffrey Keezer and alumni of the Jazz Messengers performing with the UNC Jazz Lab Band I. It was certainly a weekend of great music and inspiration. As a saxophonist with a largely classical background, I was reminded of how much I love jazz and how much more I have yet to learn about the art form. Time to hit the practice rooms!
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