BACHELOR OF MUSIC - Jazz Studies
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CONGRATULATIONSTO THE CSU NORTHRIDGE DEPT OF JAZZ STUDIES 2007 RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS • Reno, Nevada
INSTRUMENTAL
COLLEGE Big Bands
Competing bands from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona:
CSU Northridge Jazz "B" Band
THIRD PLACE 4YR COLLEGE BAND
VOCAL
CSU Northridge Vocal Jazz
"Epicenter"
FIRST PLACE 4YR COLLEGE JAZZ CHOIR
CD'S available
*CSUN ORIGINALS
*CSUN ORIGINALS II - "Rain Song"
The latest CSU Northridge Jazz "A" Band recording, CSUN ORIGINALS II - "Rain Song", is now available.
This album features the compositional and arranging talents of CSU Northridge students, with Tim Ries appearing a featured guest soloist.
JAZZ FACULTY NEWS
NEW ADDITIONS
DAREK OLES - Jazz Bass
Aside from his teaching duties, Darek Oleszkiewicz has been very active as a performer and became
one of the most sought after bass players on the West Coast. "Oles" (his American nick-name) had
the opportunity to perform and record with the greatest masters in jazz. A partial list of his
collaborations include: Brad Mehldau, Billy Higgins, Pat Metheny, Joe Lovano, Eddie Henderson,
Charles Lloyd, John Abercrombie, Bennie Maupin, Lee Konitz, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Bennie
Wallace, Victor Lewis, Harvey Mason, Dave Grusin, Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Alice Coltrane,
Ravi Coltrane, James Newton, Arthur Blythe, Lew Tabackin, Steve Kuhn, Gary Smulyan,
Ronnie Cuber, Billy Hart, Kevin Hays, Munyungo Jackon, Steve Hass, Toshiko Akiyoshi,
Marian McPartland, Janis Siegel, Bob Brookmeyer, Curtis Fuller, Roy McCurdy, Tom Harrell,
Larry Goldings, Bill Stewart, Chris Potter, Kei Akagi, Billy Childs, Bob Sheppard, Joe LaBarbera,
Bill Cunliffe, Patrice Rushen, Bennie Golson, Piotr Baron, Teri Lynn Carrington, Buddy De Franco,
Terry Gibbs, Anthony Wilson Nonet and Los Angeles Jazz Quartet.
HOWIE SHEAR - Jazz Trumpet
Howie Shear received a Bachelors in Education from Fredonia State University in 1975 and a Masters
in Jazz Studies from the Eastman School of Music in 1977. He studied with James F. Burke
and Raymond Crisara. Howie toured with the Woody Herman Band as lead trumpet player & featured
soloist in 1980. After the tour he moved to Los Angeles and worked as a studio musician and soloist.
Among the extensive list of artists he has worked with are: The Chuck Mangione Orchestra,
Tony Bennett, George Benson, Mel Torme, Reno Jones, The Temptations, and The Spinners. He
was the musical arranger and lead trumpet player on the Joan Rivers Late Night Show. Howie has
also played various shows at the Ahmanson Theater and many jazz festivals around the world where
he has held trumpet clinics. Arranger and producer of various jazz albums, Howie currently
has his own jazz quartet. His classical work includes playing with brass quintets and choirs,
solo church work, and solo work in the studios.
He received his Doctorate in Music from the University of Southern California in 2002.
BOB McCHESNEY - Jazz Trombone
Conn-Selmer Artist Bob McChesney was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and began studying
the trombone at the age of nine. McChesney holds a bachelor's Degree from the State University
of New York at Fredonia. In 1979, Bob moved to Los Angeles where he remains, working as a studio
musician and in a wide variety of musical situations including film, television, records, jingles
and can be heard on recent CD recordings by Ray Charles - his Grammy Album of the Year 2005
"Genius Loves Company", Grammy 2000 winner Diana Krall - "When I Look In Your Eyes",
Michael Bolton ("Bolton Swings Sinatra" and soloist on "Michael Bolton Christmas"),
Shakira, Michael Buble', Kenny G, Barry Manilow, Rene Olstead, Russell Watkins, Chicago's
"Night and Day- Big Band", Natalie Cole's "Snowfall on the Sahara", Rod Stewart
(American Songbook II), Hanson (w/ Hey Horns), Dave Koz, Steve Tyrell, Michael Davis'
"Brass Nation", Chris Walden Big Band, Lisa Marie Presley, Art Garfunkel, Joey DeFrancesco,
Monica Mancini, Mickey Rooney, Juice Newton, Steve Lawrence, James Darrin, Facundo Monty,
Matt Catingub, Steve Allen, Adam Sandler, Mark Winkler, Bill Watrous,Nita Whitaker,
David Hassellhoff, Ryan Dehues, Matt Catingub, Buddy Greco, George Graham,
Mel Torme, John LaBarbera, Dave Pell, Lisa Richard, Victor Lewis, Rebeka, Shelly Berg,
Patrick Tuzzolino, Barbara Morrison, Calabria Foti, Curtis Amy and Anita O'Day.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CSU NORTHRIDGE JAZZ GRADUATES
CSU Northridge Jazz Congratulates its recent graduates who have successfully completed graduate studies at outstanding schools of music across the country.
JUSTIN JANER - saxophone - The Manhattan School of Music
CARTER WALLACE - double bass - California Institute of The Arts
NICHOLAS PAUL - The New School
KELLY CORBIN - saxophone - California Institute of the Arts
BENNY GOLBIN - saxophone/composition - The New England Conservatory of Music
ETHAN HALPERN - double bass - The Manhattan School of Music
DAVE HICKOK - trombone - The New England Conservatory of Music
JOSEPH HOWELL - clarinet - San Diego State University
SHERISSE ROGERS - composition/bass - The Manhattan School of Music
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CSU NORTHRIDGE DEPT OF JAZZ STUDIES 2006 RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS • Reno, Nevada
INSTRUMENTAL
COLLEGE Big Bands
23 competing bands from
California, Oregon, Washington,
Nevada, Colorado and Arizona:
CSU Northridgde Jazz "A" Band
FIRST PLACE 4YR COLLEGE BAND
CSU Northridge Jazz "B" Band
FOURTH PLACE 4YR COLLEGE BAND
COLLEGE Combos
CSU Northridge Combo I
THIRD PLACE 4YR COLLEGE COMBO
VOCAL
CSU Northridge Vocal Jazz
"Epicenter"
FIRST PLACE 4YR COLLEGE JAZZ CHOIR
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Outstanding College Vocal Soloist
Genevieve Artadi
Outstanding College Saxophone Soloist
Justin Janer
Outstanding College Trombone Soloist
Harrison Kirk
Outstanding College Drummer
Adam Alesi
CD'S AVAILABLE
The latest CSUN Jazz "A" Band CD, "CSUN ORIGINALS", is now available. This album features the compositional and arranging talents of CSU Northridge students as well as compositions by Miss Sherrise Rogers, CSUN graduate and recipient of the 2003 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer award in composition.