UAB Jazz Ensemble

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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. 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 the "Band of Distinction" (the top award) at the Annual Student 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.

The UAB Jazz Ensemble has recorded and performed with notable jazz artists such as Lou Marini, Lew Soloff, Ken Watters and Eric Essix. Their recordings are known for their professional quality and skill of execution.

Notable Alumni

Under the direction of Ray Reach, the UAB Jazz Ensemble was a training ground for a number of notable alumni who are distinguished in the classical, jazz and R & B genre, including:

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