Princeton University Jazz Program

The Princeton University Jazz Program, under the direction of Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker is dedicated to providing a much-needed educational forum for the study of the performance practices and rich cultural legacy of jazz. Students involved in jazz performance have numerous opportunities to concertize, participate in master classes, study privately, and to pursue independent projects. They also have the opportunity to participate in academic courses from the music department curriculum that encourage the study of the historical, social, theoretical, stylistic, and creative issues that pertain to the jazz idiom. In addition, the jazz program sponsors a number of outreach activities that are designed to enrich elementary, middle school, and high school students throughout the state, and the community at large.

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University Jazz Composers Collective to perform at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and collaborate with students in the conservatory's jazz studies program

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Selected Upcoming Events in 2011-2012

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4
SFJazz Collective Residency featuring Miguel Zenón, alto sax; Mark Turner, tenor sax; Avishai Cohen, trumpet; Robin Eubanks, trombone; Stefon Harris, vibes; Edward Simon, piano; Matt Penman, bass; and Eric Harland, drums

"Listening Party: The Music of Stevie Wonder" with trombonist Robin Eubanks
3:00 pm, McAlpin Rehearsal Hall in the Woolworth Center of Musical Studies

"Rhythm Section Lecture/Demonstration & Master Class" with vibraphonist Stefon Harris, pianist Edward Simon, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Eric Harland
4:30 pm, McAlpin Rehearsal Hall in the Woolworth Center of Musical Studies

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
SFJazz Collective performs "The Music of Stevie Wonder" featuring Miguel Zenón, alto sax; Mark Turner, tenor sax; Avishai Cohen, trumpet; Robin Eubanks, trombone; Stefon Harris, vibes; Edward Simon, piano; Matt Penman, bass; and Eric Harland, drums
8:00 pm, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Program in Latino Studies presents "Play Like There is a Gun to Your Head: The Sound and Aesthetic of New York Salsa," a lecture by Dr. Chris Washburne (Columbia University);
co-sponsored by the Department of Music, Program in American Studies, and Program in Latin American Studies
12 noon, 216 Burr Hall, Princeton University

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
University Concert Jazz Ensemble presents
“In Case You Haven’t Heard” featuring pianist Jonny King and His Trio with bassist Ed Howard and drummer Victor Lewis plus the University Concert Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm, Richardson Audiorium in Alexander Hall

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Jazz At Café Vivian featuring the University Kenny Dorham Ensemble (Kenny Davis, coach)
11:00 pm, Frist Campus Center

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
The Princeton University Jazz Program presents “Swingin’ in the Ivy League: The Columbia/Princeton Jazz Summit” featuring the Jazz Programs from Columbia University with Dr. Chris Washburne, director and Princeton University, Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker, director
8:00 pm, Richardson Audiorium in Alexander Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Fourth Annual New Jersey High School Jazz Combo Festival
5:00 pm, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
"Composing in the Moment" Princeton University Jazz Faculty Recital with Ralph Bowen (tenor saxophone), Bruce Arnold (guitar), Michael Cochrane (piano), Brian Glassman (bass), Adam Cruz (drums), and Dr. Anthony Branker (musical director)
8:00 pm, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 2
Jazz Studies Colloquium with Vocalist/Composer Kadri Voorand and Her Trio; Talk and Master Class presented by the Program in Jazz Studies
Noon-1:30 pm, Woolworth 102

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
Vocalist/Composer Kadri Voorand and Her Trio present "Improvisations on Estonian Poetry"
3:00 pm, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 - SUNDAY, MARCH 25
University Jazz Composers Collective travels to Sydney, Australia to perform at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and collaborate with students in their jazz studies program

THURSDAY, APRIL 12
Visiting Saxophonist/Composer Marc Bernstein from The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Odense/Esbjerg, Denmark in concert with students in the university jazz program
8:00 pm, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Jazz At Café Vivian featuring the University Bebop Ensemble (Ralph Bowen, coach)
11:00 pm, Frist Campus Center

SATURDAY, MAY 12
University Concert Jazz Ensemble & the Birth of the Cool Ensemble present "Sounds of Revolution or Evolution? - The Music of Bebop, Cool Jazz, and Hard Bop"
8:00 pm, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall

THURSDAY, MAY 31
The Music of Composer Anthony Branker featuring saxophonist Ralph Bowen, trumpeter Eli Asher , trombonist Clifford Adams, pianists Jonny King & Jim Ridl, bassist Kenny Davis, drummer Donald Edwards and others! Pre-Recording Performance for two Origin Records projects!!
8:00 pm, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

**For Complete Concert Schedule click on "Performances"
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