UNT Division of Jazz Studies

Photo by Tanner Ellison Photography, at pegasusnews.com
Bassist and current student Julia Adamy is profiled by Sarah Crisman at pegasusnews.com.

Singer, arranger and alumnus Kerry Marsh has been auditioning singers via YouTube to sing in a backup chorus for Ben Folds as he plays with symphony orchestras in various cities. On 9/30/2009, he's playing at the Meyerson in Dallas and current students Kathryn Stachitus, Kathryn Lachey, Kaela Kahn, Trenton Hull and Chase Johnson are singing in the chorus. On 10/10/2009, alumnus John Guari sings with him in Providence, RI. Kerry is touring to all the places and singing. Thanks to John Guari for this news item.

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On October 6, 2009, Brave Combo will play the Syndicate starting at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. That same day, members of Brave Combo will host a Q&A session in Kenton Hall from 4-5 p.m. Students are invited to come and learn what's involved in keeping a creative band working for 30 years.

Dave and Graham Richards were interviewed by Bob Barboza of www.KidsTalkRadio.com for a piece on "Keeping Jazz Alive."
Link to 18 minute podcast (opens in iTunes)

The One O'Clock Lab Band plays its second annual "Dreaming of Birdland" Maynard Ferguson tribute concert at McDavid on Oct. 15 at 7:30. Save the image locally to see it at its full size.

Pianist and alumna Julie Bonk is profiled by newspaper in her home state. Her site is www.juliebonk.com.

An Evening of Great Jazz: The world-renowned UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
Coming to the Cailloux Theater, Kerrville
October 10, 7:30 - 10:00
Tickets available at (830) 896-9393
www.caillouxtheater.com; visa or mastercard accepted; $35, Students $20
All proceeds from this concert to support the Peterson Regional Medical Center

JAZZ @ THE SYNDICATE!!!
WHEN: THURSDAY 9/17
TIME: 9PM
COVER- $7
WHO?
Pianist Joe LoCascio and saxophonist Woody Witt have performed together for nearly 20 years. Their playing is documented on a number of CDs - "Woody Witt" (self-titled debut cd, 2001), "Live at Cezanne" (Apria,2007), "Willows" (Apria, 2008) and most recently,"Seasons Ago" (Heart Music, 2009), covering the songs of Alec Wilder.

Drummer J.T. Bates and bassist Adam Linz are fixtures on the Minneapolis music scene and co-founders of the band, Fat Kid Wednesdays, also featuring saxophonist Mike Lewis. Bates is featured on Witt's CD "Live at Cezanne." Both Linz and Bates performed with LoCascio and Witt on a recent visit to the Twin Cities, at the nationally-known Dakota Jazz Club. The group chemistry and interplay between these 4 musicians is very strong.

They will be exploring many new compositions by LoCascio and Witt in addition to playing familiar standards. On this Texas tour, the group will also perform at Sam Houston State University, University of Texas Arlington, Cezanne and Houston Community College. The shows at HCC will be recorded for future release.

Websites -
Woody Witt - www.woodywitt.com
Joe LoCascio - http://www.myspace.com/joelocascio1
J.T. Bates - http://www.myspace.com/jthomasbates
Fat Kid Wednesdays - http://www.myspace.com/fatkidwednesdays

On Wednesday 9/16 at the Syndicate, Jay Saunders and the Two O'Clock Lab Band will celebrate the release of "Too Two," the first CD release under Jay's leadership. The Three O'Clock Lab Band directed by Brad Leali starts the evening off at 9 p.m. Cover charge is $4.