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''' | [[Image:SuperJazz - Ellis Marsalis.jpg|right|thumb|Cover of ''SuperJazz, Featuring Ellis Marsalis'' (2001)]] | ||
'''The SuperJazz Big Band''' (formerly '''UAB SuperJazz''') is a jazz orchestra based in [[Birmingham]]. The current directors are [[Everett Lawler]] and [[Mike Lingo]]. | |||
SuperJazz was founded by [[Charles Ard]], [[Mallory Pierce]], [[Sonny Harris]] and Lawler at [[Boutwell Studios]] in [[1978]]. Soon the group was adopted by the music department at [[UAB]] and became UAB SuperJazz, the first performing musical ensemble ever associated with UAB. After a 20+ year association with the university, that tie was severed and [[John Carroll Catholic High School]] became the group's home base. Beginning in September [[2007]], the group moved to [[Samford University]], and now presents concerts four times a year at the [[Brock Recital Hall]]. | |||
SuperJazz has remained a very popular jazz orchestra in the Birmingham metro area for more than 30 years. It performed at the first and last [[City Stages]] festivals in [[1989 City Stages|1989]] and [[2009 City Stages|2009]]. The group has performed with many notable jazz artists, including saxophonist Ernie Watts, saxophonist [[Lou Marini]], trumpeter Lew Soloff, vibrophonist / drummer Chuck Redd, trombonist Andy Martin and pianist Ellis Marsalis. The SuperJazz Big Band has spawned a number of spin-off groups, including the [[Magic City Jazz Orchestra]] and the [[Night Flight Big Band]]. | |||
==Discography== | |||
* UAB SuperJazz (2001) ''[[UAB SuperJazz featuring Ellis Marsalis]]''. [[UAB Entertainment Records]] | |||
==References== | |||
* Robbins, Linda (June 20, 2009) "City Stages 2009: SuperJazz review." {{BN}} | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=14386 SuperJazz Big Band] at All About Jazz | * [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=14386 SuperJazz Big Band] at All About Jazz | ||
*[http://www.myspace.com/superjazzbigband | * [http://www.myspace.com/superjazzbigband SuperJazz Big Band] at MySpace.com | ||
* [http:// | * [http://photos.al.com/4461/gallery/SuperJazz/index.html SuperJazz photos] at al.com | ||
[[Category:Jazz bands]] | [[Category:Jazz bands]] | ||
[[Category:City Stages artists]] | |||
[[Category:1978 establishments]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:05, 3 December 2014
The SuperJazz Big Band (formerly UAB SuperJazz) is a jazz orchestra based in Birmingham. The current directors are Everett Lawler and Mike Lingo.
SuperJazz was founded by Charles Ard, Mallory Pierce, Sonny Harris and Lawler at Boutwell Studios in 1978. Soon the group was adopted by the music department at UAB and became UAB SuperJazz, the first performing musical ensemble ever associated with UAB. After a 20+ year association with the university, that tie was severed and John Carroll Catholic High School became the group's home base. Beginning in September 2007, the group moved to Samford University, and now presents concerts four times a year at the Brock Recital Hall.
SuperJazz has remained a very popular jazz orchestra in the Birmingham metro area for more than 30 years. It performed at the first and last City Stages festivals in 1989 and 2009. The group has performed with many notable jazz artists, including saxophonist Ernie Watts, saxophonist Lou Marini, trumpeter Lew Soloff, vibrophonist / drummer Chuck Redd, trombonist Andy Martin and pianist Ellis Marsalis. The SuperJazz Big Band has spawned a number of spin-off groups, including the Magic City Jazz Orchestra and the Night Flight Big Band.
Discography
- UAB SuperJazz (2001) UAB SuperJazz featuring Ellis Marsalis. UAB Entertainment Records
References
- Robbins, Linda (June 20, 2009) "City Stages 2009: SuperJazz review." The Birmingham News
External Links
- SuperJazz Big Band at All About Jazz
- SuperJazz Big Band at MySpace.com
- SuperJazz photos at al.com