Jazz Ensembles I & II

Jazz Ensemble II

Take it Light | Laura Caviani

Ace of Hearts | Patty Darling

First Love Song | Bob Brookmeyer

Theme and Variations #2 | Bill Holman

Notorious R.B.G. | Ayn Inserto

Jazz Ensemble I

We’re Back, Baby | Ben Patterson

Letting Go: Space for Joy | Jannelle Finton

Crunch | Patty Darling

Chronometry | Fred Sturm
 

Dean Sorenson is associate professor and director of jazz studies at the University of Minnesota as well as a prolific and highly sought-after composer, arranger, trombonist, educator, and clinician. Sorenson’s latest project is Colors of the Soul, a CD of original music for sextet. His most recent book is First Place for Jazz, a new and innovative method for beginning jazz players published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company. He is frequently featured at festivals and conventions around the country and abroad, and maintains a full schedule of concert and recording dates as a Yamaha performing artist. For more information please visit www.deansorensonmusic.com.

We want to acknowledge that the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is built within the traditional homelands of the Dakota people. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations. We also acknowledge that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support, resources, and programs that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.