Jazz Combos Working for Spring Performance
Students in USU's jazz combos perform in a concert March 18 at the Caine Performance Hall.
Utah State University’s Department of Music presents the Jazz Combos’ spring concert Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Caine Performance Hall on the USU Logan campus.
Combos are coached by CCA Department of Music faculty Max Matzen and Josh Skinner.
“Combos I and II each learned at least one of their songs the old school way — by ear,” said Skinner. “They all listened to the same recording to learn their parts and written music was never used. Jazz is music learned aurally, which presents a unique and exciting challenge for students working to get better at it.”
Combo III focused on learning Did You Call Her Today, a contrafact on the tune In a Mellow Tone, Skinner said.
“Combo II also worked on learning tunes that were new and unique to their instrumentation,” said Skinner. “This includes Riverboat Shuffle, Unit Seven and St. James Infirmary.
“Those in attendance will have an opportunity to hear the results of hours of study and practice,” said Skinner. “Students will improvise and create music based on jazz standards.”
Tickets are $10 adults, $8 youth and seniors, $5 USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with ID. For more information, visit the CCA Box Office in room L101 of the Chase Fine Arts Center, call 435-797-8022 or see the college’s Production Services website.
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Writer and Contact: Whitney Schulte, 435-797-9203, whitney.schulte@usu.edu
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