The Jazz Arts Group’s 1983-1984 concert series “Big Band 80’s Guest Artist series” began with an opening concert celebrating the music of Richard Rodgers which featured Mary McClendon, Jeanette Williams, Bobby Pierce, and Michele Horsefield. Other season guests included Ralph Towner, Clark Terry, Jan Rosemond, Hank Marr, Eddie Daniels, and Rusty Bryant. The season concluded with JAG’s Fourth Annual Salute to Kenton, featuring John Von Ohlen and Michele Horsefield.

 

RICHARD RODGERS ROARS

Big Band 80’s Guest Artist Series
November 6, 1983 | Battelle Auditorium

This was an evening of exciting Big Band Sound featuring the music of Richard Rodgers and his two principle collaborators—Hart and Hammerstein. You heard great renditions of such hits as “Lady is a Tramp,” “Thou Swell,” and a new concert version of “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.” It featured the vocal stylings of Mary McClendon, Jeanette Williams, Bobby Pierce, and Michele Horsefield. This was an evening of American music not soon forgotten. Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers:

Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Jim Gallagher, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline, Dave Wheeler

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Vaughn Wiester

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Stan Gilliland, Jerry Kaye, Ray Eubanks, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Bobby Pierce – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Craig Hahn – Percussion

 

BIG BAND TODAY

Featuring Ralph Towner

Big Band 80’s Guest Artist Series
December 4, 1983 | Battelle Auditorium

Guitarist Ralph Towner was one of the day’s greatest contemporary artists. His recordings with the Paul Winter Consort and with the gold-selling group-Oregon marked him as an artist you wanted to hear. Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Jim Gallagher, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Vaughn Wiester

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Stan Gilliland, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Bobby Pierce – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums

AN EVENING WITH CLARK TERRY

Featuring  Jan Rosemond, Hank Marr, and Mary McClendon

Big Band 80’s Guest Artist Series
January 28-29, 1984 | Battelle Auditorium

Clark Terry always provided an exciting evening of jazz and entertainment. Flutist Jan Rosemond returned to her hometown as Clark’s special guest and Hank Marr took up the organ for a special treat. Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers: 
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Jim Gallagher, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Vaughn Wiester

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Stan Gilliland, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Bobby Pierce – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier – Percussion

EDDIE DANIELS

Featuring Rusty Bryant and Jeanette Williams

Big Band 80’s Guest Artist Series
March 3-4, 1984 | Battelle Auditorium

Woodwind giant Eddie Daniels joined forces with resident genius Rusty Bryant and our own saxophone crew. Daniels was a veteran of the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra of the 60’s and was THE greatest multiple woodwind player of the day. Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

Performers:

Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Jim Gallagher, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Vaughn Wiester

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Stan Gilliland, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Bobby Pierce – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums  | Steve Grier – Percussion

FOURTH ANNUAL SALUTE TO STAN KENTON 

Featuring John Von Ohlen and Michele Horsefield

Big Band 80’s Guest Artist Series
April 28-29, 1984 | Battelle Auditorium

John Von Ohlen was a musician of unconventional philosophy. John had a four year stint with the Kenton Orchestra, and then returned to his roots in Southern Indiana. Michele Horsefield established a reputation as the finest vocal coach for professional singers in Central Ohio. She also actively worked with the Tom Carroll Quartet. We were excited to welcome both John and Michele to Battelle Auditorium for an amazing night of Kenton’s music.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Jim Gallagher, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Vaughn Wiester

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Stan Gilliland, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart, Dean Congin

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Dave Wheeler – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums  | Steve Grier – Percussion