MSU Jazz Orchestra I featuring MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Melissa Aldana | 10.5.2018

MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Jazz Saxophonist Melissa Aldana performs with MSU Jazz Orchestra I, directed by Rodney Whitaker with guest conductor Diego Rivera.
Remarks from Rodney Whitaker - :06
A Night in Tunisia by John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie | arr. Michael Philip Mossman - 1:16
Remarks from Rodney Whitaker - 6:17
Tones for Joan’s Bones by Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea | arr. Michael Philip Mossman - 7:14
Remarks from Rodney Whitaker - 14:07
Day Dreaming by Aretha Louise Franklin | arr. Joseph Michael Herbst - 15:20
Remarks from Rodney Whitaker - 20:47
Capricorn by Wayne Shorter | arr. Joseph Michael Herbst - 21:42
Remarks from Diego Rivera - 32:28
Song of the Underground Railroad by John William “Trane” Coltrane | arr. Diego Rivera | Featuring Melissa Aldana, Saxophone - 34:32
Remarks from Diego Rivera - 43:34
Alabama by John William “Trane” Coltrane | arr. Diego Rivera | Featuring Melissa Aldana, Saxophone - 44:50
Remarks from Melissa Aldana - 55:34
Giant Steps by John William “Trane” Coltrane | arr. Diego Rivera | Featuring Melissa Aldana, Saxophone - 56:22
A native of Santiago, Chile and a Thelonious Monk Award recipient, Melissa Aldana has been a pioneering South American musician since her teenage debut at the Panama Jazz Festival, Blue Note Jazz Club and Monterey Jazz Festival performances. Her unique sound and flair has led to popular recordings since 2010.
For more information on Melissa Aldana visit: melissaaldana.net

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