Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with WBGO !
Pianist and head ofJazz Studies at Purchase College’s Conservatory of Music,Peter Malinvernihandpicked the university's Ahmad Jamal Tribute Septet for a performance in our studio. The ensemble features freshmen and grad students interpreting music recorded by pianist Ahmad Jamal.
Maria Quintanilla sang “Poor Butterfly;” trumpeter Patrick Dusasik was featured on “Gone With the Wind;” and saxophonist Austin Alianiello was soloist on “That Old Devil Moon.”
Band members:
- Maria Quintanilla, Lima, Peru: voice
- Patrick Dudasik, Nutley, NJ: trumpet
- Austin Alianiello, White Plains, NY: saxophone
- Ryan Pieniecha, Chicago, IL: guitar
- Marcio Garcia, Santo Domingo, DR: piano
- Jason Clotter, Puerto Cortes, Honduras: bass
- Jaylen Petinaud, Brooklyn, NY: drums