The 2023 Jazz Cafe' is in the books!
Artists in residence
JStop Latin Soul
Artists in residence
JStop Latin Soul
A magnificent picture of what the Jazz Cafe' is about.
Experienced teaching the inexperienced.
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Roanoke County Schools feature about the 2023 Jazz Cafe'
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Jazz Cafe', St. John Lutheran Church
Dat Dere Timmons arr. Morales
Prayer Meetin' Matt Harris
Sidewinder Morgan arr. Taylor
Ivory Moon Larry Neeck
Moanin' Mingus arr. Johnson
Jazz Cafe', St. John Lutheran Church
Dat Dere Timmons arr. Morales
Prayer Meetin' Matt Harris
Sidewinder Morgan arr. Taylor
Ivory Moon Larry Neeck
Moanin' Mingus arr. Johnson
Monday, December 5th,2022
Jazz Band Winter Concert South County Library
Funky Ol ‘ Saint Nick Paul Clark
Don’t Know Why Jesse Harris arr. Murtha
Mongonucleosis James Pankow arr. Tomaro
Something George Harrison arr. Wasson
Mas Que Nada Jorge Ben arr. Taylor
Secret Smiles Mike Tomaro
Jingle Bell Swing Paul Clark
Big Noise from Winnetka Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby arr. Lavender
Jazz Band Winter Concert South County Library
Funky Ol ‘ Saint Nick Paul Clark
Don’t Know Why Jesse Harris arr. Murtha
Mongonucleosis James Pankow arr. Tomaro
Something George Harrison arr. Wasson
Mas Que Nada Jorge Ben arr. Taylor
Secret Smiles Mike Tomaro
Jingle Bell Swing Paul Clark
Big Noise from Winnetka Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby arr. Lavender
Congratulations to BOTH Cave Spring Jazz Bands
for receiving Superior Ratings at the 2022 Roanoke County Jazz Assessment!
for receiving Superior Ratings at the 2022 Roanoke County Jazz Assessment!
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WINTER JAZZ CONCERT
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Jazz Cafe' 2020
Artist in Residence
Jon Metzger
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The Jazz Bands at Cave Spring high school have evolved into dominant performance ensembles. The diversity and artistry students gain from this class gives them access to performing different styles of music from big band to funk to rock and beyond. Students are also able to engage in soloing opportunities many are eager to experience. The Jazz band classes, yes, classes, are comprised of students in combined ensembles of upperclassmen working with new-comers. This is a wonderful component of our program and can be seen performing many times through out the school year.
Believed to be our most important contribution to our jazz program is our artist-in-residence opportunities. We bring in guest artists that are some of the top in their field and are considered "educator-musicians". These individuals bring experience and knowledge to our rehearsals and our students are able to perform along with these outstanding performers as they, the artists work with the bands and soloists for their upcoming concert.
Here are some of the artists we have had the pleasure to work with
Guest Soloists with the Cave Spring Jazz bands
Jstop Latin Soul, 2023
Jon Metzger, Vibraphone, Elon University, 2020
Willis Greenstreet, Saxophone and Guitar, Roanoke, Va., 2019
Joseph and Daniel Henson, Saxophone, Liberty Univ., North Texas State, 2019
John D'earth, Trumpet, University of Virginia, 2019
Greg Moody, Saxophone, Staunton, Va., 2018
Dr. Chris Magee, Trumpet, University of Lynchburg, 2018
Sherrie Maricle, Drummer, DIVA Jazz Ensemble 2018
Chris Vadala, Saxophone, University of Maryland 2017
Dr. Dayl Burnett, Trombone, Radford University, 2017
Rick Simerly, Trombone, Milligan College 2016
Brandon Lee, Trumpet, UNC Greensboro 2015
Chad Eby, Tenor, UNC Greensboro 2014
Jon Metzger, Vibraphone, Elon University 2013
Rick Simerly, Trombone, Milligan College 2012
Radford University Jazz faculty 2011
Keenan McKenzie's Jazz Quintet 2010
Roanoke Jazz Guest Artists 2009
David Wiley and friends, Roanoke Symphony, 2008
Radford University Jazz Ensemble 2007
Old Timers Jazz Ensemble 2006
Here is a really nice website to help with soloing and it has backing tracks as well.
https://jazztutorial.altervista.org/
Check it out!
https://jazztutorial.altervista.org/
Check it out!
Really nice article about a former student who gives great tips and advice.
Please read.
ttps://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcontinental-swing-with-keenan-mckenzie/#
Recently, members from the Airmen of Note came to Cave Spring for a clinic during their tour. Thank you for your time and insight. November 2018
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John D'earth - Artist in Residence, Jazz Cafe' 2019
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Sherrie Maricle - Artist in Residence, Jazz Cafe' 2018
THANK YOU Brian...it was a pleasure and joy, musically and personally! It would be an honor to return ANYTIME!
Cheers, Sherrie
THANK YOU Brian...it was a pleasure and joy, musically and personally! It would be an honor to return ANYTIME!
Cheers, Sherrie
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Artist in Residence 2017 Chris Vadala working with the band.
Chris Vadala passed away on January 17th, 2019. He was an amazing educator and musician! I was wishing to be able to work with him again, but it was not meant to be. What I am proud of is that he enjoyed his time with our bands and Jazz Café event and requested us to contact him so he could participate again.
The students and audience were astounded at his ability and kindness.
One incredible day!
A letter from Chris Vadala
Brian
A succinct albeit sincere thank you for inviting me to participate on your Annual Jazz Cafe evening. Your attention to details on and off the stage and your genuine and generous hospitality was most appreciated. Your students did a terrific performance tonight, much to your credit. I would certainly entertain the prospect of returning to Roanoke to work with you in the future.
Thank you again for a wonderful visit!
Best
Chris V
Chris Vadala passed away on January 17th, 2019. He was an amazing educator and musician! I was wishing to be able to work with him again, but it was not meant to be. What I am proud of is that he enjoyed his time with our bands and Jazz Café event and requested us to contact him so he could participate again.
The students and audience were astounded at his ability and kindness.
One incredible day!
A letter from Chris Vadala
Brian
A succinct albeit sincere thank you for inviting me to participate on your Annual Jazz Cafe evening. Your attention to details on and off the stage and your genuine and generous hospitality was most appreciated. Your students did a terrific performance tonight, much to your credit. I would certainly entertain the prospect of returning to Roanoke to work with you in the future.
Thank you again for a wonderful visit!
Best
Chris V
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