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Zac Matthews, Dr. Dave Kopplin, and Tonights Guest Artist Alex Budman bring the Horsepower (a little Cal Poly humor) with the Cal Poly Jazz Band Combo. Alex Budman is an active musician of 20 years with performing experience on all saxophones, clarinets, flutes, electric and acoustic basses. His versatility has allowed him to perform and record with a wide range of artists including Liza Minnelli, Rosemary Clooney, Erykah Badu, The Game, Boz Scaggs, Eric Clapton, Bettye LaVette, The Funk Brothers, Wendy and Lisa, Busta Rhymes, Jesús Díaz, Glide Memorial Church Band and the San Jose Symphony. http://www.alexbudman.com Mr. Budman can be seen on his Website http://www.alexbudman.com and on MySpace.com
Darrell Tung (baritone sax), James Goese (tenor sax), Alexi Kassovsky (alto sax), Singer/Songwriter Candice Brown, Brandon (Biznessman) Cordoba (piano), Capn Craig Tsurumoto (bass), Nathan Dennies (guitar), Jeffrey Bui and Ara Astourian (drums), finish their set with Milestones(1947 John Lewis)
Milestones is the title of two different compositions. The first is by pianist John Lewis who wrote it for trumpeter Miles Davis first recording as a leader in 1947. Lewis was so happy to be included in the session, which featured Davis mentor alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, that he presented the tune to Davis. In Visions of Jazz: The First Century Gary Giddins says, Milestones [was] a line with so many harmonic bottlenecks that Parker insisted hed play just the bridge because the tune was too hard for a country boy like him. From JazzStandards.com
He (ed. Miles Davis) played with (ed. Billy) Eckstine in 1946-1947 and was a member of Parker's group in 1947-1948, making his recording debut as a leader on a 1947 session that featured Parker, pianist John Lewis, bassist Nelson Boyd, and drummer Max Roach. From William Ruhlman, All Music Guide (2005)
If you enjoy the artistry that advanced Students can bring to Music, visit the Cal Poly Music Department at http://www.class.csupomona.edu/mu/
The Spring 09 show promises another ambitious Dr. Kopplin set of Charts. The recent Shows have been Sold Out BUT is STILL ONLY 7 BUCKS! Just raised to only 10 bucks - still cheap! I spent more to see Valentine's Day and had less fun (oh well, my bad). Get there early and see the Best University Jazz in SoCal (OR NOT)!

OK Live Jazz Fans, its Showtime! Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall
3801 w. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (909) 869-3554
Get your tickets at http://csupomona.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=255647
Or take your chances at the door!
Be There or Be Square!