The MPS Jazz Festival 2023
June 8th, 2023
6:00pm
Maloney High School
FREE ADMISSION
FEATURING:
DAVID PIETRO
The Affinity Big Band
Edison Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Washington Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Lincoln Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Platt High School Jazz Ensemble
Maloney High School Jazz Ensemble
SPONSORED BY GERRYS MUSIC SHOP
All Meriden middle and high schools study, promote and take the art of jazz and improvisation seriously. Jazz is a true American art form and something that we value in the Meriden Public Schools. Come join us as we share the work of our five MPS school big bands along with some specials guests!
Guest Artist: David Pietro
Dave is a member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and the Grammy nominated groups - the Gil Evans Project and Darcy James Argue's Secret Society. From 1994-2016 he played lead alto saxophone and recorded seven CD’s with the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. He has also toured, performed, and/or recorded with the bands of Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, The Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Michael Leonhart, John Fedchock, Mike Holober, Anita Brown, Pete McGuinness, Jim Widner, Chris Zuar and Arturo O’Farrill.
More info on David Pietro here
The Affinity Big Band is a group comprised of area jazz educators and professionals. The group is led by our very own Evan Gray (Director of Bands at Lincoln Middle School).