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'''The SuperJazz Big Band''' (formerly '''UAB SuperJazz''') is a jazz orchestra based in [[Birmingham]].  SuperJazz was the first performing ensemble connected with the Music Department of the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]]. After a 20+ year association with UAB, ties were severed and SuperJazz adopted [[John Carroll Catholic High School]] as its 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.  
'''The SuperJazz Big Band''' (formerly '''UAB SuperJazz''') is a jazz orchestra based in [[Birmingham]].


SuperJazz 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]].
SuperJazz was founded by [[Charles Ard]], [[Mallory Pierce]], [[Sonny Harris]] and [[Everett Lawler]] at [[Boutwell Studios]] in the 1970s. Soon the group was adopted by the music department at [[UAB]] and became UAB SuperJazz. 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. The band 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==
==Discography==

Revision as of 09:58, 22 September 2009

The SuperJazz Big Band (formerly UAB SuperJazz) is a jazz orchestra based in Birmingham.

SuperJazz was founded by Charles Ard, Mallory Pierce, Sonny Harris and Everett Lawler at Boutwell Studios in the 1970s. Soon the group was adopted by the music department at UAB and became UAB SuperJazz. 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. The band 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

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