April is Jazz Appreciation Month!
As in past years, WBGO celebrated JAM by honoring the higher institutions and the next generation of Jazz musicians. Every week during the month of April, we will be spotlighting the music of various music schools from both the New York and New Jersey area as well as from farther afield!
WBGO celebrates the music of students from the University of Rochester's Eastman New Jazz Ensemble starting on April 28.
Eastman New Jazz Ensemble
Downbeat Student Music Award winner for Best College Big Band
Performing “Bud & Bird” by Gil Evans
Dave Rivello, director
Soloists:
Camilo Baracaldo, piano (master’s student)
Felix Schneider, trumpet (class of 2026)
Jake Leis, baritone saxophone (class of 2025)
Reyna Machado, drums (master’s student)