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Date

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 7:00PM

Name

Montclair State University Jazz Ensemble with Steve Turre

Description

Experience the energy of big band jazz brought to life by the Montclair State Jazz Ensemble, joined by the Vocamotion Vocal Quartet and featuring legendary trombonist Steve Turre. Led by Jazz Studies Coordinator Oscar Perez, this dynamic group of student musicians from the Cali School of Music performs a program that blends contemporary large-ensemble writing with music central to the jazz tradition. Featuring Turre’s compositions alongside works by influential composers, arranged especially for big band, the evening offers a vibrant celebration of jazz across generations.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Oscar Perez, director 
Steve Turre, special guest, trombone, shells

Vocamotion Vocal Ensemble
Aubrey Johnson, Vocamotion Ensemble director 
Mia Grizzuti, vocals 
Chloe Stavis, vocals 
Deborah Myhren, vocals 
Grace Dominguez, vocals 
Ammy Zea, vocals 
Jillian Pongonis, vocals 
Jay Greengold, vocals 
Jake McCreery, vocals 
Marcello Fois, vocals 
John Rivas, trumpet 
Myles Twitty, trumpet 
Gabriel Chalick, trumpet 
Matthew Gabriel Leal, trumpet 
Jameson Klinsky, trumpet 
Dean Scarlett, trombone 
Aidan Andreoli, trombone 
David Laird, trombone 
James Quinn, trombone 
Ryan Huston, alto saxophone 
Kyle Gentile, alto saxophone 
Adam Alvarez, tenor saxophone 
Will Travis, tenor saxophone 
Theo Parrott, baritone saxophone 
Karen Xie, piano 
Daniel Sokolski, piano 
Dominic Carnival, bass 
Lawrence Davis, drums 
Jon Schneider, drums 
Alex Kavlakian, percussion

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