CLC Music Presents
47th Annual
"ART OF JAZZ" CONCERT
featuring the CLC Jazz Ensembles
with Guest Artist Jeff Coffin
Sunday, March 10, 2024
4 p.m.
JLC Mainstage
Passion. Innovation. Diversity. Connection. Community.
These aren’t just hallmarks of the arts; they’re woven into the very fabric of the College of Lake County and our commitment to offering, “equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and partnerships to advance the diverse communities we serve.” Within the Communication Arts Division, we champion the belief that the arts have a unique power to reflect, unite, and transform the world by bringing diverse voices and experiences together through shared storytelling and celebration!
This season, we’re thrilled to showcase a rich array of artistic, intellectual, and cultural experiences. Revel in our exceptional music, theatre and dance performances; immerse yourself in art exhibits hosted in the beautiful Wright Community Gallery; explore our dynamic film and literary series; or engage in one of our many free community workshops and events. Each offering underscores the breadth and diversity of talent at CLC and within the wider community we serve. To learn more about our distinguished lineup for the 2023-24 season, please visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
In the coming months, we also invite you to delve into the “Voices of Lake County,” a multi-year, interdisciplinary project spanning the Communication Arts, Fine Arts, and Humanities Division. This year’s theme, Sustainable Lake County, investigates environmentalism and sustainability through the lens of the arts and humanities. We will collaborate across the college and the broader Lake County community to explore how we all can live more sustainable, just, meaningful, and socially conscious lives that preserve our environment while cultivating the diverse communities that make up our region. For more information, visit www.voicesoflakecounty.com/sustainable-lake-county.
Finally, join us in further exploration and discovery by taking one of our many exciting courses in literature, creative writing, communication studies, digital media and design, philosophy, the humanities, world languages, or the vast landscape of visual and performing arts. Whatever your goal—from personal enrichment to earning a certificate or degree—we’d love to play a part in your own story of transformation!
Thank you for coming to the College of Lake County! We are excited you’re here!
Dr. Sheldon Walcher
Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble Program
Joe Ott - Director
OLD MAN RIVER
Arranged by Joseph Ott
I GOT PLENTY O’ NUTTIN’
Composed by George & Ira Gershwin, Dubose, Heyward
Arranged by Bill Potts
IT AIN’T NECESSARILY SO
Composed by George & Ira Gershwin, Dubose, Heyward
Arranged by Bill Potts
THERE’S A BOAT DAT’S LEAVIN’ SOON FOR NEW York
Composed by George & Ira Gershwin, Dubose, Heyward
Arranged by Bill Potts
MEDLEY OF MINOR THEMES
Composed by George & Ira Gershwin, Dubose, Heyward
Arranged by Bill Potts
SUMMERTIME
Composed by George & Ira Gershwin, Dubose, Heyward
Arranged by Bill Potts
Joseph Ott - Director
SAXOPHONES
Tony Licocci – Alto
Steve Loerch – Alto
David Rainish – Tenor
Marjorie Newman – Tenor
Megan Gabler – Baritone
TRUMPETS
Gary Gerlach
Paul Hawn
Paul Velez
A.C. Buehler
Sam Licocci
TROMBONES
Jeff Slepak
Jackie Graham
Louis Thoms
Alan Gerlach
RHYTHM SECTION
Kai Funahashi – Piano
Jess Smith – Bass
Rich Bothmann – Drumset
Jill Unrein – Drumset
Adam Gerlach - Drumset
Alan Schramm - Guitar
Monday Night Jazz Ensemble Program
Michael Flack - Director
CHICAGO
Arranged by Don Rader
(Featuring Jeff Coffin, program to be selected from the following:)
FRUITCAKE
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by David Joyner
SWEET MAGNOLIAS
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by R. Middagh
12TH & EDGEHILL
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by R. Middagh
AS LIGHT THROUGH LEAVES
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by Bob Washut
BUBBLE UP
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by Tyler J. Mire
TALL & LANKY
Composed by Jeff Coffin
Arranged by Bret Zvacek
Michael Flack - Director
SAXOPHONES
Mike Garippo – Alto
Kai Funahashi – Alto
Joe Ott – Tenor
Alan Schramm – Tenor
Kurt Anderson – Baritone
TRUMPETS
Bryan Grabowski
Mitch Warren
Mark Zar
Tom Forkenbrock
Andre Rivera
TROMBONES
Dave Johnson
Evan Lyons
Rick Simmons
Tracy Nielsen
Joe Kuzmanoff
RHYTHM SECTION
Thomas Power – Guitar
Bill Chapin – Piano
Paul Nielsen – Bass
Dan Prowse – Drumset
Daniel Henson – Drumset
Jeff Coffin is a globally celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, and is recognized for his breathtaking, enigmatic compositions, and searing improvisations. He is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band and you may also know him from his 14 year tenure, and 3 GRAMMY® Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.
Jeff Coffin’s 2022 GRAMMY® nominated release, Between Dreaming and Joy, is a stunning display of Coffin’s boundless compositional impulse and eclectic sonic arrest and was released on his own Ear Up Records. With over 20 solo releases (and 45+ overall) on Ear Up, Coffin is celebrating his label’s first GRAMMY®-nominated recording, an impressive feat for the seasoned woodwind player! Jeff is also a Yamaha Performing Artist & Clinician, a Boston Sax Shop Ambassador, a JodyJazz Artist, he teaches improvisation at the prestigious Vanderbilt University, has written numerous music books, authored a children’s book, produces, engineers, mixes, draws, and continues to be recognized for his musical passion, his deep commitment to music education, and his dedication to improvisational music.
Upcoming Music, Dance & Theatre at the JLC!
NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY
JLC Performing Arts Series
Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m.
MALEVO
JLC Performing Arts Series
Sunday, March 24 @ 7 p.m.
THE CHAIRS
CLC Theatre's Play On!
Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 @ 2 p.m.
GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT
CLC Music
Saturday, April 6 @ 4 p.m.
ZAKIR HUSSAIN
with Debopriya Chatterjee & Sabir Khan
JLC Performing Arts Series
Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
THE CHAIRS
CLC Theatre's Play On!
Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m.
FEAR NO ART FESTIVAL
CLC Dance
Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday April 20 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
WIND ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music
Sunday, April 28 at 4 p.m.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music
Friday, May 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
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College of Lake County
Board of Trustees
Julie B. Shroka, M.A., Chair
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D., Vice Chair
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E. Secretary
Allena Barbato, J.D., L.M.F.T.
William M. Griffin, Ed.D.
Amanda D. Howland, J.D.
Gerri Songer, M.A.
Danial Blane, Student Trustee
Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President
Trustees Emeriti
Richard A. Anderson, J.D.
William M. Griffin, Ed.D.
Patricia Jones, M.Ed.
Barbara D. Oilschlager, M.Ed.
We respectfully acknowledge that the College of Lake County is on the ancestral homelands of the Kickapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi and other native peoples. We recognize the longstanding significance of these lands for indigenous peoples past, present and future. Historical awareness of indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important to preventing further atrocities. The College of Lake County pledges to acknowledge the grave injustices of the past and pledges to create awareness and advance education that invites truth.
James Lumber Center Staff
Alisa Baum
Executive Director
Leslie Baraboo
Marketing & Communications Analyst
Jessica Daly
Patron Service Coordinator
Kim Dizzonne
Accounting Associate
Jeremy Eiden
Technical Coordinator
Peter Hansen
Technical Production Assistant
Judie Katz
Marketing & Communications Coordinator