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'''The UAB Jazz Ensemble''' is a student jazz orchestra sponsored by the Music Department of the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]].  This fine student group has been lead by a series of notable directors, such as [[Cleveland Eaton]] (1996 - 1998), [[Ray Reach]] (1998 - 2005) and [[Mark Lanter]] (2005 - 2007).
'''The UAB Jazz Ensemble''' is a student jazz orchestra sponsored by the Music Department of the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]].  It has been led by a series of notable directors, such as [[Cleveland Eaton]] (1996 - 1998), [[Ray Reach]] (1998 - 2005) and [[Mark Lanter]] (2005 - 2007).


In 2005, under the direction of Ray Reach, the UAB Jazz Ensemble was chosen as "Band of Distinction" (the top award) at the Annual Statewide Jazz Festival at the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]].  The ensemble gives concerts at UAB's [[Alys Stephens Center]] and at local venues such as [[Ona's Music Room]].
In 2005, under Reach's direction, the UAB Jazz Ensemble was chosen as a "Band of Distinction" (the top award) at the Annual Statewide Jazz Festival at the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]].  The ensemble gives concerts at UAB's [[Alys Stephens Center]] and at local venues such as [[Ona's Music Room]].


 
[[Category:Jazz bands]]
 
[[Category:UAB]]
== External Link ==
 
* [http://www.clevelandeaton.com/index.htm Cleveland Eaton] official website
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=1874 Ray Reach] at All About Jazz
* [http://www.music.uab.edu/site2/lanterbio.htm Mark Lanter bio] at UAB Music Department website

Revision as of 14:23, 11 July 2007

The UAB Jazz Ensemble is a student jazz orchestra sponsored by the Music Department of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It has been led by a series of notable directors, such as Cleveland Eaton (1996 - 1998), Ray Reach (1998 - 2005) and Mark Lanter (2005 - 2007).

In 2005, under Reach's direction, the UAB Jazz Ensemble was chosen as a "Band of Distinction" (the top award) at the Annual Statewide Jazz Festival at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. The ensemble gives concerts at UAB's Alys Stephens Center and at local venues such as Ona's Music Room.