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Music major DeAndre Lettsome’s winning sound earns him a coveted spot in the acclaimed ‘Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead’ residency

March 17, 2017 Comments Off on Music major DeAndre Lettsome’s winning sound earns him a coveted spot in the acclaimed ‘Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead’ residency

Saxophonist DeAndre Lettsome is on his way to blowing right by his teacher, and Director of Jazz Studies John Ricci couldn’t be more thrilled.

Lettsome starts one of the world’s most venerated residencies for emerging jazz artists on Monday. The …

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Powerhouse jazz drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. returns home to lead clinics, perform on campus March 2-3

February 27, 2017 Comments Off on Powerhouse jazz drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. returns home to lead clinics, perform on campus March 2-3

World-class jazz drummer and band leader Ulysses Owens Jr. will stop in with his award-winning group to clinic with jazz students and perform a concert at Jacksonville University March 2 and 3.

Originally from Jacksonville, the virtuoso musician, who The …

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Rising jazz piano star Martin Bejerano to play JU and hold open Q&A/rehearsal

February 19, 2015 Comments Off on Rising jazz piano star Martin Bejerano to play JU and hold open Q&A/rehearsal

World-class jazz pianist and composer Martin Bejerano brings his award-winning trio in concert to Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University Thursday, Feb. 26, including an open Q&A/rehearsal and public masterclass leading up to the performance.

Called a “hot young pianist” …

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JU Jazz faculty, combo hitting the stage at Jacksonville Jazz Fest May 24-25

May 13, 2014 Comments Off on JU Jazz faculty, combo hitting the stage at Jacksonville Jazz Fest May 24-25

Love Jazz? Look for JU faculty and combo members at this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival downtown May 24-25.

The Jacksonville University Jazz Combo 1, under the direction of John W. Ricci, Director of Jazz Studies at JU, performs at 3 …

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