A Latin Jazz Tribute to the Masters
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The University of Vermont Recital Hall, 392 South Prospect Street, Burlington, Vermont
Ray Vega and his Concert Orchestra This very special one time event will feature the debut of Ray Vega and his Concert Orchestra. This all Vermont big band will present a musical tribute to many legendary figures who have been credited in the development Afro Caribbean Jazz. Included in the program will be works by Tito Puente, Chico O’Farrill, Dizzy Gillespie, Machito, Mongo Santamaria and Ray Barretto among others. This concert will mark the first time that an all pro Afro Caribbean Jazz big band will grace the stage of the UVM Recital Hall. Patricia Julien: Flutes Blake Weingarten: Trumpet and Flugelhorn Jessica Miller: Trumpet and Flugelhorn Tim Sessions: Trombone Matt Avery: Trombone Yutaka Kono: Tuba Brian McCarthy: Alto Sax Jake Whitesell: Alto Sax Alex Stewart: Tenor Sax Peter Antinozzi: Baritone Sax Michael Hartigen: Piano Giovanni Rovetto: Bass Caleb Bronz: Drums Scott Dean: Congas/Percussion Jacob Racusin: Bongos/Percussion Ray Vega: Trumpet, Flugelhorn and Percussion UVM Faculty