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Juilliard Jazz Orchestra

One of the most exciting and innovative jazz programs in the country, Juilliard Jazz Studies combines education in the history and traditions of the music with unparalleled professional performance opportunities designed to integrate students into a thriving jazz environment. As a jazz student at Juilliard, you will work closely with our dedicated faculty members and enjoy numerous performance opportunities as a member of the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra and smaller ensembles. In addition to performances at Juilliard and Alice Tully Hall, the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra and Juilliard Jazz Ensembles regularly perform at prominent venues and festivals such as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, the Blue Note, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Juilliard in Aiken (South Carolina),and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Bill Gati

Born: April 10, 1959

William Gati Bom April 1O, 1959, in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil Initially trained as a classical pianist (he studied at Juilliard from the age of 8), William Gati has been drawn to Jazz while studying with the great John Lewis (Modern Jazz Quartet). After graduating from City College (1981), he has played in various church venues and has been influenced by gospel music. He has also been involved in directing and performing in musicals and has been influences by the Broadway Show style. His greatest strength, however, is in improvising and performing jazz standards and original compositions. He has been influenced by Sir Roland Hanna (a good friend and Professor at Queens College), John Lewis (another friend), Herbie Hancock, Dr

Juilliard Jazz Ensemble at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

by Nick Catalano
October 28, 2015

One of the most important booking traditions established early on at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola is “Monday Student Night" where pupils are admitted for a small fee and are able to see and hear outstanding musicians. Very quickly, Mondays became showcases for two of Gotham's premier music schools--The Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School of ...

Gerald Wilson: New York, NY, September 30, 2011

by Louis Heckheimer
October 22, 2011

Gerald Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Eric Otis and the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, New York, NY September 30, 2011 There are jazz players who've had extended careers, and then there's Gerald Wilson. The veteran composer, arranger and big band leader might well be able to claim the longest major recording ...

Juilliard Jazz Orchestra at Dizzy's

May 6, 2010

Juilliards student big band focuses on the music of two swing-era pianist-composers Mary Lou Williams and Duke Ellington. In this engagement they featuring a distinguished guest, Kenny Barron, in the piano chair. JUILLIARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA Dizzys Club Coca-Cola Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center 60th Street and Broadway ...