Co-conducted by Jon Faddis and John Hasselback III, the Purchase Jazz Orchestra (PJO) is a 17-piece-plus big band that performs jazz from every era. From staples like Ellington and Basie, to more modern works by today’s leading composers and arrangers like McNeely, Clayton, Abene, and Schneider, the PJO swings, and it's always a pleasure to hear!
This year, members of the PJO hail from four out of five of New York City's boros, five cities across New York State, multiple states across the USA, and several different countries -- all united in their dedication to studying and performing #Jazz!
For this evening's concert, TICKETS -- obtained through the @Performing Arts Center at Purchase College-SUNY's website -- ARE REQUIRED. See link below for details. (Tickets range in price from FREE for Purchase students to US$15, including processing fees. Please also see details on the Conservatory of Music's Calendar page for this event regarding parking.)
This evening's program will include, among other selections,
"4-5-6"
composed and arranged by Frank Foster
"All My Yesterdays"
composed and arranged by Thad Jones
"Don't Get Sassy"
composed and arranged by Thad Jones
"Little Rascal on a Rock"
composed and arranged by Thad Jones
"Ray's Idea"
composed and arranged by Ray Brown
"Shiny Stockings"
composed and arranged by Frank Foster
MEET THE BAND:
The Purchase Jazz Orchestra (PJO)
Directed by Jon Faddis and John Hasselback III
TRUMPETS
Angel Dionsiopaz, Class of 2028 (Bronx, NY)
Dujon Hayden, Class of 2028 (St. Catherine’s, Jamaica)
Christian Miesegaes, Class of 2027 (Staten Island, NY)
Liam Devenney, Class of 2028 (Mountain View, CA)
George Humphreys, Class of 2028 (Beacon, NY)
SAXOPHONES
Luke Seto, Class of 2027 (Weymouth, MA)
Will Jenkel, Class of 2029 (St. Louis, MO)
Eric Waters, Class of 2027 (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Matt Hastava, Class of 2027 (Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
Chris Stelluti, Class of 2027 (Harrison, NY)
TROMBONES
Eli Johnson, Class of 2027 (Newington, CT)
Jacob Fesili, Class of 2027 (Costa Mesa, CA)
Jahni Davis, Classs of 2028 (Bronx, NY)
Ella Rubin, Class of 2029 (Manhattan, NY)
RHYTHM
Piano
Dawn Kim, Class of 2025 (Seoul, South Korea)
Vaughan Silcox, Class of 2028 (Stamford, CT)
Bass
Fabien duChateau, Class of 2027 (Eastchester, NY)
Drums
Drake Cheng-En Liu, Class of 2029 (Taichung, Taiwan)
Kiemon Noel, Class of 2027 (Schenectady, NY)
Guitar
Ha Jun Lee, Class of 2026 (Seoul, South Korea)
Ari Kadribasic, Class of 2026 (Queens, NY)
VOCALS with the PJO
Sela Foster, Class of 2027 (Union, KY)
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