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University of Northern Colorado

Andrew Janak

Andrew Janak is the Instructor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and active saxophonist/composer/arranger/educator throughout the Midwest and Mountain West.

Andrew has shared the stage with jazz greats Randy Brecker, Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods and Jimmy Heath. Recently he has worked with some of the Midwest’s finest jazz musicians such as Mitch Towne, Marcus Lewis, Peter Schlamb, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Bob Lark’s Alumni Band Band and the Tom Matta Big Band. Andrew has several creative projects specializing in original music such as the Andrew Janak Organ Trio, Andrew Janak and Wind Armada and the Andrew Janak Octet

Jim White

Born: January 10, 1969

Drummer Jim White is an active performer and educator. His first musical experiences took place in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied percussion with Paul Yancinch, Mike Cebulski, Sonny Emory, and Jeff Sipe. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Jazz Studies/Composition from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas. While a student at the University of North Texas, White performed with the renowned “One O’clock Lab Band” for three years. In 1992, Maynard Ferguson recruited White for his “Big Bop Nouveau” band with which he toured internationally

Int'l Society Of Jazz Arrangers & Composers' May 16-18, 2019 At The University Of Northern Colorado

March 7, 2019

Almost 100 individuals from over 25 states and 10 countries will be sharing their work, philosophies, techniques, and insights over the 2.5 day conference. If you haven't already registered and made plans to attend...do so now! Discounted early-bird registration ends March 22nd. For more information (including hotel & travel) registration, and program ad opportunities, visit isjac.org. ...

Union

June 14, 2017

Album: Romeo and Juliet Project
By University of Northern Colorado
Label: Artist Alliance Records
Released: 0
Duration: 08:52

Alive XVII: For the Last Time

By University of Northern Colorado

Label: United Jazz Artists
Released: 2001
Track listing: Disc 1 (1998

The University of Northern Colorado Jazz Lab Band 1: Alive XVII: For the Last Time

by Jack Bowers
April 1, 2001

Talk about mixed emotions. It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new disc (or two) from the outrageously talented Jazz ensembles at the University of Northern Colorado; on the other hand, as Tevye was fond of saying in Fiddler on the Roof, it’s disheartening to learn that Alive XVII is, as its label implies, the last ...

Alive XVI: This One's for Buddy!

By University of Northern Colorado

Label: United Jazz Artists
Released: 1999

University of Northern Colorado Jazz Lab Band 1: Alive XVI: This One's for Buddy!

by Jack Bowers
February 1, 1999

The XVIth live recording by director Gene Aitken’s intrepid UNC Jazz Lab Band 1 is also a Ist — the first two–disc set in the series of concerts that dates back to the early ’80s. It is, however, the IInd dedicated to a long–time member of the UNC staff. Last year’s release, Alive XV: This One’s ...

Romeo and Juliet Project

By University of Northern Colorado

Label: Artist Alliance Records
Released: 0