

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Nick Olney was named best trombone soloist, and Roman Goron was named the best soloist of the entire festival on any instrument.īellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Two BHS students received individual awards as well. They not only represented BHS well, but also exemplified the strength of jazz bands in western Washington. The BHS group competed against some great bands from across Kansas and Missouri, and the judges selected them as the winner based on their mature playing, great rhythmic feel and outstanding soloists. This is huge for our students and the band program, and it is a great way to top a very successful year back ‘in person’ for the band and jazz band. It showed when they performed, as many people in the audience were moved by the music. Equity, Family and Community EngagementĬongratulations to the Bellevue High School Jazz Ensemble for an outstanding first place performance at the Basically Basie Jazz Festival! The group traveled to Kansas City the week of April 25 to showcase their musical talent, entertain audiences and compete against schools from across the Midwest.Įdd George, the director, praised the group for how hard they have worked all year, and for their focus and genuine joy of playing music.If you’re new to jazz, Rich Tones will introduce you to new players and sounds if you’re already a jazz buff, Rich Tones will give you a new personal perspective on the genre. In addition, Rich was able to see performances by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and many more. Some of the people and places Rich remembers are Mike Stern at The Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA Milt Jackson at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, CA Bill Frisell at The Blue Note in NYC local combos at The Green Mill in Chicago and The Blue Room in Kansas City’s Jazz District, just to name a few. He honed his listening skills by attending many concerts and jazz festivals.


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Ian really educated him about jazz he taught him how to listen closely for different artists’ playing styles and he introduced him to the classic jazz standards. While attending Stanford University Rich's roommate, Ian McIlraith, was a jazz saxophone player who was familiar with many jazz players and songs. Instead, he listened! RichTones Curated Jazz on KPCW gives our listeners a new perspective on jazz. Rich played one of those clarinets in grade school band, and also took up the guitar in high school. His dad had a swing band in the 1940’s and played saxophones and clarinets.
