10/7/2009: University of Houston Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble

Come one, come all to the first concert of the season for the jazz department at the University of Houston Moores School of Music!  it looks to be a great night of jazz, featuring both old and new works for big band and REAL ARTISTIC RISK-TAKING!!!  Also, we'll be featuring a guest artist for the evening, Houston's very own Thomas Hultén, trombonist extraordinaire. This Wednesday at 7:30pm, we'll be showing off our latest ensembles for the school's concert season.  The concert will take place in the Moores Opera House, doors open at 7pm.  Click here for ticket information and driving directions.

Here's what to expect:

Jazz Ensemble Stolen Moments, Oliver Nelson A Time for Love, arr. Hank Levy The Second Code, Bob Meyer

Jazz Orchestra The Refrigerator, Phil Kelly Come Fly with Me, transcribed by Jon Harpin Oleo, arr. Mike Crotty Here’s That Rainy Day, arr. Dee Barton It’s a Wonderful World, arr. Thomas Hultén Pilska Polska, Thomas Hultén Another One of Those Things, arr. John Mahoney