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Steve Dancz = Indiana Jones?
Student Drew Dixon wrote this story on UGA Director of Jazz Studies, Steve Dancz: The Indiana Jones of the Jazz Department
Fall 2009 UGA Jazz Ensemble
Flying Home: A Salute to the Music of Lionel Hampton
On October 8, 2009, the UGA Jazz Ensemble presented "Flying Home: A Salute to the Music of Lionel Hampton." The concert featured Dr. Thomas McCutchen on vibes and many arrangements penned by Georgia native Fletcher Henderson. The video below features the band's performance of Sing, Sing, Sing with Dr. McCutchen on drums.
Fall 2009 UGA Jazz Band Members
Front row saxophones:
Joe Wytanis, Kenny Baik, Bart Walters, Michael Cahal, Jack Walker.
Second row trombones:
Derrick Nolen, Tommy Cox, Richard Gnann IV, Thomas Minor.
Back row trumpets:
Chuck Arnold, Adam Courson, Jonathan Marvel, Kimberly Peterson, Benita Gladney, David Burrell.
Rhythm Section:
Dr. Thomas McCutchen & Spencer Smith (drums), Jason Royer (bass), Joshua Gloster (guitar), Steve Dancz (director, piano).
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