W W *R]$SSS {i:\:*i':, Arizona State University Schootr of Muslc JAZZ RECITAL SERIES ASU CONCERT JAZZ BANI) SAM PILAFIANO DIRECTOR WITH GUEST ARTISTS THE RUSSIAN DRAGON BAND AND ART LANDE, PIANO, DRUMS SHANE ENDSLEY, TRUMPET, DRUMS BRUCE WII-,LIAMSON, SAXOPHONE MARK MILLBR, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE KHABU DOUG YOUNG, GUtrTAR DWIGHT KILLIAN, BASSO TUBA EVELYN SMITH MUSIC THEATRE Tuesday, March 6,2001. 7:30 p.m, The Russian. Dragon .Band,came into being in 1988 with the idea of ASU Concert Jazz Band fostering creativity, composition, improvisational flexibility and interaction. The group has built a large,- varied and colorful repertoire.oforiginal pieces, modern compositions from Europe and America, plus unique arrangements of jazz standards. The group also delves into free improvisation, theatre and spontaneous storytelling. Ihe Russian Dragon Band's flexibility ofpulse (ruahin'and dragin'), use of space and texture, and unbridled drive combine to bring listeners an exciting, adventurous and rich musical experience. Keith KeIIy, alto saxophone Michael Lloyd, alto saxophone Michael Yednak, tenor saxophone Scott Phillips, tenor saxophone Todd Tucker, baritone soxophone Art Lande - Pianist, drummer and composer Art Lande was born on February sth, 194'7 in New York City. As a noted teacher, he devised an innovative course for improvising and eartraining, and has taught since 1978 at various colleges. As a pianist he has recorded some 40+ albums for ECM, Arch, Elektra, and Windham Hill Records. He has performed with such musical greats as Chet Baker, Charlie Haden, Emie Watts, John Hendricks, Steve Swallow, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless and from 1989 to present as a drummer with the Russian Dragon Band. Art brings a vast vocabulary of musicianship and composition to a perfonnance ensemble, which strives for creativity, interaction and improvisational flexibility. Jeremy Dubois, Iead trumpet Big Joe Herrera, second trumpet Dan Luster, third trumpet Allyn Swanson, fourth trumpet Andrew Goodrich, fifth trumpet Khabu Doug Young - A native Texan, began playing piano at the age ofsix and switched to guitar as a teenager. He has received numerous awards such as the Young Talent Award at the 1986 NAJE convention and a NFAA award in the Arts Recognition and Talent search. In 1988, Khabu moved to Boulder, where he received a B.A. Music Degree from the Naropa Institute and formed The Russian Dragon Band with Art Lande. Over the years, Khabu has played with Paul McCandless, Kirk Whalum, Rufus Reid, Billy Harper, and Bill Cobham. Khabu now lives in N.Y.C. where he Kathy C ronin, Iead trombone Justin Folsom, second trombone Jason Malloy, third trombone Eric High, bass trombone performs records and teaches. Dwight Killian - Bassist, Dwight grew up in Kansas, the "heartland" of America. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Music degree. After moving to Dlnver, Dwight has performed:nany with many jazz artists such as Sheila Jordan, Herbie Mann, Teddy Edwards, Mose Allison, Ernie Watts and Lee Konitz to name a few. Dwight relocated to P.hoeriix in 1998 where he is currently the bassist wilh the Discovery Jazz Trio at the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona. He is currently teaching ajazz combo at Arizona State University and applied bass lessons Dan "Sly" SlipetslE, piano Dan Tedesco, guitar Jeff Kerestes, bass Rob Moore, drums at Glendale Community Collage and can be seen performing at numerous places within the valley. Bruce Williamson - Bruce grew up in Oakland, California, beginning his music studies on piano and clarinet and eventually moved on to the saxophone. He also leamed to play additional woodwind instruments during his college years at the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Music. Bruce has worked with such artists as Tom Harrell, Gary Peacock, Jack McDuff, George Benson, Stanley Turrentine and Jimmy Smith. Bruce has also worked in theatre, dance and ln Broadway pit orchestras, As a composer, Bruce has worked on a number of filrns and has received two grants from Jhe National Endowment for the Arts in jazz composition. He is currently on the music faculty at Bennington College in Vermont. Mark Miller - Saxophonist, flutist Miller is one of the original members of The Russian Dragon Band since its conception in 1988. Mark has recorded and performed in the U.S. and Europe with Art Lande, Tuck and Patti, Peter Kater, R. Carlos Nakai, David Friesen, and Bill Douglas,.as well as poets Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman. Mark Miller holds a M.F.A. degree from California Institute of the Arts and is Associate Professor of Music and Director of the music and composer Mark PROGRAM Kishawaukee Blues En Uma Semana Alan Baylock Runferyerlife Fools Rush Joey Sellers Bob Mintzer In comp. by Mercer an. by Joey Seller Nats Waltz Joe Koski Remembering AtLande program at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Shane Endsley - Trumpeter, drummer Shane Endsley is the youngest dragon in the band. Shane studied with Ron Miles and is a graduate from the. Eastman School of Music. He has toured with Steve Coleman and Ravi Coltrane. In 1998, Shane recorded "Hissy Fit" with Ralph Alessi and Hank Robert. Shane currently lives in L.A. and is touring with Ani Di Franco. ***x****t***xx* 2 A.M. 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