Wayne Shorter Quartet and the Imani Winds Quintet

Wayne Shorter, saxophones;
Danilo Perez, piano;
John Patitucci, bass; and
Brian Blade, drums







Imani Winds Quintet
Valerie Coleman, flute
Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe
Mariam Adam, clarinet
Jeff Scott, trumpet
Monica Ellis, bassoon

http://www.imaniwinds.com/

Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.
Hill Auditorium (825 North University Avenue)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University Musical Society - www.ums.org
(734) 764-2538
Just six months after the SFJAZZ Collective’s tribute to saxophonist Wayne Shorter, Shorter himself takes the stage in a celebration of his 75th birthday.  Universally regarded as a living legend in jazz, Shorter’s great body of work as a composer for such illustrious groups as Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis’s famous quintet from the 1960s, and the fusion group Weather Report is enough to ensure him a spot in the Jazz Hall of Fame.  The Imani Winds, an unabashedly adventurous African American wind quintet, starts off the night with a sampling of their eclectic repertoire, including a work written for them by Shorter. The Wayne Shorter Quartet expands the program with its sizzling dynamics and improvisational unpredictability. The two groups then unite as a nine-piece ensemble, covering a vast range of musical territories.


Milton Nascimento and the Jobim Trio
Saturday, October 18, 8 pm
Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Milton Nascimento, vocals
Daniel Jobim, piano
Paulo Jobim, bass
Paulo Braga, drums


Joe Lovano "Us Five" Quintet with Jason Moran
featuring Jason Moran, piano, Solo piano and duets with Joe Lovano, saxophones, and the Joe Lovano "Us Five" Quintet

Joe Lovano, saxophones
Esperanza Spalding, bass
James Weidman, piano
Francisco Mela, drums
Otis Brown III, drums
Friday, November 7
Michigan Theater


Tord Gustavsen Trio
Tord Gustavsen, piano
Harald Johnsen, bass
Jarle Vespestad, drums
Friday, January 16, 8 pm
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre


Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Tuesday, March 10
Hill Auditorium, 8 pm


Chick Corea and John McLaughlin: Five Peace Band
Chick Corea, piano and keyboards & John McLaughlin, guitar with
Christian McBride, bass
Kenny Garrett, alto saxophone
Vinny Colaiuta, drums
Saturday, April 4, 8 pm
Hill Auditorium


Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings Coltrane/Hartman
Thursday, April 16, 8 pm
Michigan Theater
Kurt Elling, vocals
Ernie Watts, tenor saxophone
Ethel (string quartet)
Laurence Hobgood Trio

Wynton Marsalis' Motown
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra join the DSO for a premiere of Marsalis' own composition, co-commissioned by the DSO and MSU College of Music. 

Louis Armstrong's New Orleans
October 2-4, 2008
Spend a night in the Big Easy listening to that one-of-a-kind sound that can only be New Orleans. Trumpeter Byron Stripling takes you on a French Quarter tour with musical stops that include Sweet Georgia Brown, Honeysuckle Rose a tribute to Louis Armstrong and more

Earl Klugh
November 7, 2008
Native Detroiter and acoustic guitar player Earl Klugh has a signature tone and way of conveying melody that's the best in the business. 

Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra
December 4, 2008
From your holiday favorites to the big band standards, the 19 members of the Basie Orchestra continue the legacy of William "Count" Basie.
The 17 time Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra swings into town with a concert celebrating the Season. From your holiday favorites to the big band standards, the 19 members of the Basie Orchestra continue the legacy of William "Count" Basie. 

Phil Woods/ Sophie Milman
January 8, 2009
One of the true masters of the alto saxophone, Phil Woods has been topping the charts since the mid-1950's. The young Sophie Milman has been impressing audiences with her acclaimed vocals world-wide. See them both on one phenomenal double-bill! 

John Scofield
February 20, 2009
John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. His influence began in the late 70's and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R & B. 

Blue Note Anniversary Tour
March 13, 2009
Come celebrate the 70 year heritage of the premier label in jazz…Blue Note Records. It's an amazing all-star band comprised of the world's greatest jazz musicians. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear the best performers in the genre onstage all in the same night. 

Dianne Reeves
April 9, 2009
Reeves is one of the world's most captivating vocalists. Having no boundaries, her style draws from African, Brazilian, Caribbean, Gospel and R&B, creating a timeless and magical musical experience. She has won four Grammy-awards and continues to "wow" the jazz world with her exceptional emotion and phrasing. 

Mingus Dynasty Band
May 7, 2009
Charlie Mingus was a virtuoso bassist and an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. Always at the forefront of the avant-garde, his unique and personal style made him one of the leaders in contemporary jazz. Celebrate his legacy with the 7-piece Mingus Dynasty Band.