Julliard Jazz Sextet Plays an All Monk Program

The Julliard Artist Diploma Ensemble performed a Thelonious Monk concert under the guidance of guest coach Eric Reed.  Reed is an award winning jazz pianist & composer.  He's performed with Wynton Marsalis & with the Lincoln Ctr Jazz Orch.  Thelonious Monk is a legendary pianist &  jazz composer, one of the most highly regarded jazz musicans of the 20th C.  As a pianist, his music often spotlighted the virtuosity of the keyboard.  Pianist, David Meder played admirably as did the other members:  Douglas Mariner on drums, David Neves on trumpet, Erikc Miller on trombone & Martin Jaffe on Bass.  All the students wrote their own arrangement of Monk's compositions for the band.  The cool jazz & innovative style was an exceptionally enjoyable evening of music.  The Julliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble is comprised of Julliard Jazz's most advanced musicians.  The Ensemble will only be performing one more concert for the 2016-17 season.  Don't miss these accomplished artists while still students at Julliard.  "Round Midnight" was arranged by David Meder and was a favorite on the program.