College of Lake County

Department of Music

48th Annual
 ART OF JAZZ Concert
with Guest Artist
Kristin Korb

Sunday, March 16, 2024
4 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre

Excellence.
Purpose.
Integrity.
Compassion.
Unity.
Inclusion.

These aren’t just words—they’re the heartbeat and the values of the College of Lake County. We’re dedicated to providing equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and meaningful partnership building with the diverse communities we’re honored to serve. In the Communication Arts Division, we truly believe that the arts have the power to reflect the world around us, inspire change through the sharing of stories and experiences, and, especially, bring people together to do great things.

I’m so excited to welcome you to a new season filled with creativity, learning and connection. This year’s lineup is bursting with opportunities to experience music, theater, dance and visual arts that will uplift and inspire you. Visit the Wright Community Gallery for stunning art exhibits, or immerse yourself in our film and literary series. We also offer free community workshops and events that are open to everyone — there’s something for every taste and interest! Each experience highlights the amazing talent at CLC and within our local community.

But it doesn’t stop there! Whether you’re drawn to literature, creative writing, communication studies, digital media, philosophy, the humanities, world languages or the visual 
and performing arts, we offer a wide variety of courses designed to enrich your life. Whether you’re here for personal growth, working toward a certificate, or pursuing a degree, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 

We know that “Together, we are E.P.I.C., U. and I.”

To learn more about performing and visual arts opportunities, use the QR code at the bottom of the page or visit www.clcillinois.edu/arts-opportunities.

I’m so glad you’re here at the College of Lake County. We can’t wait to share this journey with you and see where your passion leads!

Enjoy the show!

Stephanie Santos Gray
Interim Dean of Communication Arts,
Humanities, and Fine Arts

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.

TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Program

Joseph Ott – Director

Easy Money
Composed by Benny Carter

The Blues In My Heart
Composed by Benny Carter

I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Composed by Cory & Cross
Arranged by Quincy Jones

Vine Street Rumble
Composed by Benny Carter

A Kiss From You
Composed by Benny Carter

Doozy
Composed by Benny Carter

TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Joe Ott – Director

SAXOPHONES

Tony Licocci 

Steve Loerch 

Sam Rivera 

Marjorie Newman 

David Rainish 

Megan Gabler 

TROMBONES

Jeff Slepak 

Jackie Graham 

Louis Thoms 

Alan Gerlach 

TRUMPETS

Paul Hawn 

Gary Gerlach 

Paul Velez 

A.C. Buehler 

Sam Licocci 

RHYTHM SECTION

John Power – Drums 

Jill Unrein – Drums 

Adam Gerlach -Drums 

Johan Montag - Guitar 

Jess Smith – Bass 

Kai Funahashi- Piano

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Program

Michael Flack – Director

Told You So
Composed by Bill Holman

Featuring Kristin Korb

Just In Time
Composed by Jule Styne
Arranged by Tom Kubis

Dindi
Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Arranged by Michele Weir

Watch What Happens
Composed by Michel Legrand
Arranged by Michele Weir

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Composed by Annie Lennox and David Stewart

The Night Has 1000 Eyes
Composed by Benjamin Weisman & Dorothy Wayne
Arranged by Gordon Goodwin

Will You Still Be Mine
Composed by Miles Davis
Arranged by Kim Richmond

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Michael Flack – Director

SAXOPHONES
Mike Garippo – Alto
Kai Funahashi – Alto
Joe Ott – Tenor
Alan Schramm – Tenor
Kurt Anderson – Baritone

TRUMPETS
Bryan Grabowski
Mark Zar
Tom Forkenbrock
Andre Rivera
Larry McWilliams

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
John Nelson – Drumset

There are few bassists who can sing and there are even fewer who can do it well. Kristin Korb is one of those artists who make you forget that she is playing the bass when you hear her crystalline voice. Inspired by the days when music was romantic and made you want to dance, Kristin and her trio embody that spirit and carry their audiences along for the ride. Love eventually brought the American bassist and vocalist to Denmark in 2011.
 
In 2021, Korb released a double CD entitled What If? / Why Not? reflecting the pop and jazz sides of Korb’s personality. On What if?, Korb departs from her Great American Songbook tradition and dives deep into the exploration of pop tunes that burst with Korb’s trademark exuberance and inspired arrangements. 
 
The notion of covering pop tunes isn’t a new one for Korb. “I’ve been adding pop tunes (and songs I consider more pop-ish) to my repertoire for a few years now, primarily because of the specific requests of a concert promoter. She loves good stories as much as I do, and she has thrown me some interesting puzzles to solve. They aren’t songs I would normally select given my proclivities, but they have become some of my favorites.” 
 
The flip side of What If? is Why Not?. It features Korb’s love of foot-tapping standards and lesser-known gems with the intimate feel of an “unplugged” album. This is your personal invitation to join the party. 
 
In comparison to What If?, Korb’s arrangements are more straight ahead and less elaborate. They tend to lean on the tradition of feel-good swing. “It has been difficult for me to articulate my thoughts about Why Not?. One part of me feels like I didn’t do enough for this side. I didn’t make any crazy arrangements and the process in recording these tracks felt ‘easier’ in some way, almost like a sigh of relief in being able to re-connect with my bandmates again. Together, we celebrate a lifetime of great music making, being present in the moment, and being there for each other. Isn’t that enough?” 
 
Korb’s familial connection to her bandmates Magnus Hjorth on piano and Snorre Kirk on drums is clear from the first beat.  Joining Korb’s trio are Swedish saxophone titan Karl-Martin Almqvist, Danish trombone master Steen Nikolaj Hansen, and Denmark’s young lion on harmonica Mathias Heise. The touches of percussion by Tira Skamby and Aaron Serfaty give an extra sparkle to the project.
 
Korb earned her Music Education degree at Eastern Montana College and her masters in Classical Bass Performance from the University of California, San Diego. It was while she was a student at UCSD that her professor, Bertram Turetzky inspired her to sing and play bass at the same time. She also studied with Ray Brown, with whom she made her recording debut, “Introducing Kristin Korb with the Ray Brown Trio” released in 1996.

She has taught at the University of Southern California where she was coordinator of vocal jazz studies, Azuza Pacific University, Grossmont Community College and was Director of Jazz Studies at Central Washington University. Korb is still very involved in educational outreach and teaches at universities, jazz camps and festivals with young students.
 
As President of the International Society of Bassists, Korb was artistic director for the 2013 ISB Convention in Rochester, NY at the Eastman School of Music.
 
She now lives in Denmark with her Danish husband. When she’s not playing music, Kristin enjoys going to the gym, maintaining her position as family salad ninja, and exploring the world of wine tasting through travel.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist, Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.

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48 YEARS OF “ART OF JAZZ”
GUEST ARTIST CONCERTS AT COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
Bruce Mack, Director of Bands (1977-2004) 
Michael Flack, Director of Bands (2004-Present)

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