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The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra: The Best is Yet to Come
Barbara Salter Nelson
Barbara Salter Nelson is a freelance writer with a special passion for jazz.The active New York Jazz scene and the outstanding educational opportunities therein convinced several of the JCO members to trade in their flip-flops for winter coats. Nguyen just received his master's degree from SUNY-Purchase, where he studied under acclaimed trumpeter Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis
b.1953
trumpet
. Lee, who was one of the first students enrolled in Julliard's Jazz Studies program, was recently appointed director of the Jazz Orchestra.
Also at Julliard, Sikivie just earned his master's degree in music and Edwards is studying with trombone master Steve Turre
Steve Turre
b.1948
trombone
.
Just as they expected when they left their college days behind, they've gone their separate ways. And just as they planned, the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra continues to be the nexus that keeps the group in touch with each other.
Selected Discography
The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra, The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra (151 Records, 2009)
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