The Jazzschool Institute brings to the Freight stage two diverse & talented student groups led by saxophonist and composer Michael Zilber for their end-of-the-semester performances.  The Miles Davis/Wayne Shorter Ensemble features Lu Salcedo, guitar; Christian Sullivan, piano; Matt Rhodes, piano; and Aaron Hipschman, drums.

The Advanced Jazz Ensemble, featuring Madison Bohrer, sax; Patrick Malabuyo, trombone; Henry Moser, guitar; Tomy O'Mahony, bass and Dillon Vado, drums, focuses on important core innovations by post-bop luminaries, including Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Dave Liebman, and Michael Brecker among others. Students also perform original works.

The Jazzschool Institute offers a conservatory program devoted to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music, fostering the artistic development of aspiring professional jazz musicians and building new audiences to sustain and promote the jazz art form. The institute integrates a comprehensive, progressive undergraduate education program taught by world-class musicians and music educators, preparing the next generation for a fulfilling life in the dynamic world of the performing arts.

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