The Studio Jazz Ensemble directed by Cuong Vu and Ivan Arteaga, and the Modern Band, directed by Cuong Vu, perform big band arrangements, repertory selections, and new originals in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Meany Theater.
The Studio Jazz Ensemble will play “Hang Gliding,鈥� by Maria Schneider, featuring 聽Brennan Carter on trumpet and Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews on tenor sax; “Ebony Concerto,鈥� by Igor Stravinsky, featuring Miriam Champer on alto sax; and “Searchlight,鈥� by Matt Wilson (arr. Andrew D’Angelo, featuring 聽Levi Gillis on alto sax and Nick Rogstad on trombone.
Other members of the Studio Jazz Ensemble are Wolf Rahfeldt, tenor sax; Leif Gustafson, baritone sax; Andrew Miller, Chris Lewis, John Markle and Kellan Smith, trumpet; Colin Pulkrabek, Reece Beigh and Masa Ohtake, trombone; Sam Hylton, piano; Jarred Katz, drums; and Abbey Blackwell, bass
The Modern Band will play “Dream Catcher,鈥� by Cameron Sharif; “Pith,鈥� by Chris Speed; “Four Thorns,鈥� by Chris Speed; “Silent Science,鈥� by Colin Pulkrabek and “Chitter Chatter,鈥� by Cuong Vu. Band members include Natalie Hall, cello; Wolf Rahfeldt, tenor saxophone; Colin Pulkrabek, trombone; Nick Rogstad, trombone; Cameron Sharif, keyboard/piano; Gus Carns, piano/keyboard; Evan Woodle, drums; and Mark Hunter, bass.
Tickets for the concert are $10. They are available at the Arts Ticket Office, 206-543-4880, or .