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Jazz Orchestra III – Michael Dease, Director

Main Stem by Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington

Bearden the Block by Christopher M. “Chris” Crenshaw

Morning Shade by Conrad Herwig, arr. Eric Michael Smith

One Mint Julep by Rudolph “Rudy” Toombs, Arr. Quincy Delight Jones, Jr

New York-based jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig has released 20 recordings as a leader in addition to contributing to nearly 200 other recording sessions with some of the most notable artists in jazz, including Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Joe Lovano and Tom Harrell. Conrad Herwig visited the Michigan State University College of Music for a week of teaching and touring supported by the MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program.