Diane Moser's Composers Big Band

Diane Moser's Composers Big Band 18th Anniversary Celebration with:
The Elizabeth High School
Upper Academy Jazz Band

WHEN: June 10th, 2015 7PM-11PM

7PM > Elizabeth High School Upper Academy Jazz Band, Wayne Dillon, Director

8PM & 10PM > Diane Moser's Composers Big Band Trumpets Jazz Club

WHERE:6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042 - www.trumpetsjazz.com

Diane Moser's Composers Big Band celebrates 18 years of performing new music for big band, with new charts and favorites from its resident composers. Dedicated to developing and presenting new music for big band since 1997, the CBB has featured over 100 guest composers and performers, some who have come as far away as Ireland, England and Japan. The music ranges from straight ahead, contemporary, Latin, Indian ragas, funk, blues, experimental and everything in between. Various projects have included poets, actors,rappers, spoken word, film, dancers, electronics, Soundpainting and a jazz opera. They've also celebrated the pioneering big band composers of the past including;Charles Mingus, Oliver Nelson, Jaki Byard and George Russell.

http://dianemosermusic.com/video/dmocbb-a-sonic-party/

Joining in on the celebration, the CBB is proud to present the Elizabeth High School Upper Academy Jazz Band, and their musical director Wayne Dillon.

The Elizabeth HS Upper Academy Jazz Band is made up of 20 students in the tenth through twelfth grades. The band has earned superior ratings at music festivals for the past 10 years, and placed second in 2010 at the NJAJE State championships in Div 1. They have also won best trombone section twice.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHp3uTCxw8Q

The members of the CBB include:
Saxes: Ed Xiques ,Tom Colao, Rob Middleton, Marty Fogel , Barbara CifellI and Craig Yaremko
Trombones: Erick Storckman , Ben Williams, Matt Haviland , Dennis ArguL
Trumpets: Mike Spengler, Jim Cifelli , Chris Rogers, Rob Henke                  
Rhythm Section; Diane Moser-piano,Larry Maltz-guitar, Andy Eulau-bass, Scott Neumann-drums

Their resident composers include:
Jim Cifelli, Marty Fogel, Matt Haviland, Rob Henke, Rob Middleton, Diane Moser, Chris Rogers, Erick Storckman,Russ Vines, Ed Xiques, Craig Yaremko

You can always hear jazz big bands that play the classic repertoire, where the music has been. To hear where big band music is going, check out the Composers Big Band.– George Kanzler – Star Ledger Newark NJ

…big band lives…barroom or church, it’s all the same to this band of musical trail-blazers. Most amazing are the crowds that are flocking to hear [this] new music- a pivotal point if jazz is to survive and grow– Jim Beckerman – Bergen Record New Jersey

Big, swinging, and Mingus-esque!– admin – Lurid Culture-Wordpress 

 …this stellar band is as good as it gets– Zan Stewart – Star Ledger Newark NJ

For more info: http://dianemosermusic.com/ensembles/diane-mosers-composers-big-band/

From: Jazz Promo Services
www.jazzpromoservices.com