WBGO JAM Live: NYU Karachacha Afro-Peruvian Ensemble

April 25, 2013. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

Add new comment | Filed under: Jazz Alive, Jazz Appreciation Month, Live Music, Live Music Blogging

The NYU Karachacha Afro-Peruvian Ensemble performed live at WBGO in the tenth in our series of student broadcasts for Jazz Appreciation Month. Click here to hear this concert, and at the bottom of the page for all of our 2013 JAM Student Festival broadcasts.

Directed by Gabriel Alegria with Yael Litwin on cajón, Dillon Treacy on drums, Ross Kratter on double bass, Grady Tesch on vibraphone, Marc Sundermeyer on acoustic guitar and guest master percussionist Freddy "Huevito" Lobatón, the group performed their own compositions and an arrangement of George Gershwin's "Summertime," and were interviewed by WBGO host Michael Bourne in between songs. A full set list and personnel are below.

Enjoy this and all of our student broadcasts, as we introduce you to the next generation of jazz greats in Jazz Appreciation Month!

NYU Karachacha Afro-Peruvian Ensemble

Live at WBGO 4/24/13

Gabriel Alegria, director

Special guest: master percussionist "Huevito" Lobatón

Set List:

"Quimba" (comp. Ross Kratter)

Solos: Tesch, Sundermeyer

Gabriel interview

"Aires de la Costa" (comp. Mark Sundermeyer)

Solos: Sundermeyer, Tesch

Yael interview

"Sanguito" (comp Ross Kratter)

Solos: Tesch, Sundermeyer, Litwin, Treacy

Ross interview

"Lágrima Feliz" (comp Ross Kratter)

Solos: Kratter, Tesch

Dillon interview

"Summertime" (comp. George Gershwin)

Solos: Tesch, Sundermeyer, Kratter

Grady interview

"El Sol" (comp Ross Kratter)

Solos: master drummer Freddy "Huevito" Lobatón

Personnel

Yael Litwin, cajón. Chicago, IL

Dillon Treacy, drums. Milwaukee, WI

Ross Kratter, double bass. New York, NY

Grady Tesch, vibraphone. Park City UTAH

Marc Sundermeyer, acoustic gutar. Washington DC

Gabriel Alegria, director

Special guest: master percussionist "Huevito" Lobatón

All 2013 WBGO JAM Live Student Broadcasts

4/1/13: NJCU Cedar Walton Combo

4/8/13: Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble I

4/12/13: William Paterson "Hawk Flies" Jazz Septet

4/15/13: Berklee Ralph Peterson Sextet

4/16/13: Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble

4/17/13: New School For Jazz Improv Ensemble

4/18/13: MSM Chamber Jazz Ensemble

4/19/13: LaGuardia High School Senior Band

4/23/13: SUNY Purchase Super Sophomores

4/24/13: NYU Karachacha Afro-Peruvian Ensemble

4/25/13: Queens College International Jazz Band

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Singer Chris McNulty With Michael Bourne

April 23, 2013. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

Add new comment | Filed under: Interviews, Jazz Alive, michael bourne

Singer Chris McNulty talks with WBGO's Michael Bourne about her career in the United States and in her native Australia, and her most recent CD release, Whispers The Heart. Enjoy!

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WBGO JAM Live: LaGuardia High School Senior Band

April 19, 2013. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

Add new comment | Filed under: Jazz Alive, Jazz Appreciation Month, Live Music, Live Music Blogging

The LaGuardia High School Senior Band performed live at WBGO in the eighth of our student ensemble broadcasts for Jazz Appreciation Month. Click to hear audio from this concert, and at the bottom of the page for all of our 2013 JAM Student Festival broadcasts.

Directed by Kevin Blancq, the 22-member ensemble performed works by Duke Ellington, Kenny Dorham, Benny Golson and others. A full set list and more details on the peformance and performers are below.

Enjoy this and all of our student broadcasts for Jazz Appreciation Month!

The LaGuardia High School Senior Band

Kevin Blancq, director

live at WBGO

4/20/13

Set List and Soloists

The Mooche - Duke Ellington

Meghan Odell - trumpet, Alex Morano - clarinet, Lilly Clark - clarinet,

Max Ventura - tenor, Rex Bennett - trombone

Way You Look Tonight - arr. by Robert Bachman

Ece Ozaman - horn, Luis Garcia - baritone sax, Rex Bennett - trombone,

Cooper Lynn - piano, Corey Garcia - drums

Along Came Betty - Benny Golson

Zen Groom - vibes, Dan Wenger - trombone, Nick Saia - guitar,

Cooper Lynn - piano, Cole Davis - bass

Moon Song - arr. by Stan Kenton

Cooper Lynn - piano

Lotus Blossom - Kenny Dorham

Zen Groom - vibes, Nick Saia - guitar, Isaac Sleator - piano,

Cole Davis - bass, Ben Holcomb - drums

Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington

Luis Garcia - baritone sax, Isaac Sleator - piano

Cotton Club Stomp #2 - Duke Ellington

Max Ventura - clarinet, Dan Wenger - trombone

Jelly Roll - arr by Sy Johnson

Dan Wenger - trombone, Luis Garcia - alto sax, Zen Groom - vibes,
Chris Hill - trpt, Isaac Sleator - piano

Personnel

REEDS

Alex Morano – alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet

Lillian Clark – soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, clarinet

Max Ventura – soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, clarinet

Raina Fiore – soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet

Luis Garcia – alto sax, baritone sax, bass clarinet

TRUMPET

Chris Hill

Meghan Odell

Kesha Kumshayev

Michael Norber

TROMBONE

Dan Wenger

Rex Bennett

James Arno

Rockman Amer

FRENCH HORN

Ece Ozaman

BASS TROMBONE/TUBA

Ian Zeuli

VIBRAPHONE

Zen Groom

GUITAR

Nick Saia

PIANO

Cooper Lynn

Isaac Sleator

BASS

Cole Davis

Nick Dunston

DRUMS

Corey Garcia

Ben Holcomb

All 2013 WBGO JAM Live Student Broadcasts

4/1/13: NJCU Cedar Walton Combo

4/8/13: Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble I

4/12/13: William Paterson "Hawk Flies" Jazz Septet

4/15/13: Berklee Ralph Peterson Sextet

4/16/13: Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble

4/17/13: New School For Jazz Improv Ensemble

4/18/13: MSM Chamber Jazz Ensemble

4/19/13: LaGuardia High School Senior Band

4/23/13: SUNY Purchase Super Sophomores

4/24/13: NYU Karachacha Afro-Peruvian Ensemble

4/25/13: Queens College International Jazz Band

© 2013 WBGO

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