University of North Florida Jazz Department

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1 About the UNF Jazz Department
2 Faculty
3 Great American Jazz Series
4 See also
5 External links
6 References

[edit] About the UNF Jazz Department

The University of North Florida Jazz Studies program is widely known as one of the best jazz schools in America. It was founded by legendary jazz euphonium player Rich Matteson in 1983. The department boasts several award winning ensembles, including the world renowned Jazz Ensemble 1, which has performed at jazz festivals across the United States and internationally and has won several awards from Down Beat Magazine.

[edit] Faculty

The UNF Jazz faculty is highly regarded as one of the nation's finest.

Bunky Green - Saxophone, Chair of Jazz Studies
Danny Gottlieb - Drumset, Jazz Combos
Barry Greene - Guitar, Improvisation
Lynne Arriale - Piano, Jazz Combos
J.B. Scott - Trumpet, Jazz Ensembles
Dennis Marks - Bass, Jazz Ensembles
Clarence Hines - Trombone, Arranging
Marc Dickman - Low Brass, Jazz Ensembles
Michelle Amato - Jazz Voice

[edit] Great American Jazz Series

Throughout the year, UNF hosts world-famous jazz artists in a concert series known as the Great American Jazz Series. Typically, the visiting artists will spend the week leading up to the concert in residence at the school, giving several clinics and master classes throughout the week.

Some past GAJS artists include: Wynton Marsalis, Pat Martino, Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Cobb, Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Arturo Sandoval, Pat Metheny, Yellowjackets, Dave Holland, Kevin Mahogany, Jimmy Heath, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and many others.