The Jazz Ensemble Program is directed by Artist-In-Residence Kris Allen , and features a large ensemble (Williams Jazz Orchestra) and several small jazz ensembles, providing numerous opportunities and a supportive community for students of this great Black American art form to grow and learn with and from one another. Ensembles are directed by Professor Allen or Artist Associates Zaccai Curtis and Gregg August
Membership Information:
Audition information for fall 2022 can be found on the OPEN HOUSE event page.
Performances
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2022 Williams Jazz Festival - Free Cell Block F 'tis Nazi USA – Charles Mingus, arr. Boris Kozlov
2022 Williams Jazz Festival - Free Cell Block F 'tis Nazi USA – Charles Mingus, arr. Boris Kozlov
Free Cell Block F 'tis Nazi USA – Charles Mingus, arr. Boris Kozlov Williams Jazz Orchestra featuring guest artist Alexa Tarantino, flute and saxophone Kris Allen, director Sunday, May 8, 2022 Williams Jazz Festival Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts Saxophones Noah Jacobson '22 Adithya Vaidhyan '24 Rebecca Coyne '22 Elena Lowe '25 Matt Wisotsky '23 Trumpets Joel Bishop ‘25 Andrew Megalaa '25 Grace Kaercher '25 Nico Cavaluzzi '23 Trombones Gwyn Chilcoat '24 (tuba) Jack Murphy '23 Peri Cannavo '24 Rhythm Spencer Spivy '23 Curren Flaherty '23 Hal Olson '22 Josh Lipp '24 S050822 WJO - Free Cell Block FFree Cell Block F 'tis Nazi USA – Charles Mingus, arr. Boris Kozlov Williams Jazz Orchestra featuring guest artist Alexa Tarantino, flute and saxophone Kris Allen, director Sunday, May 8, 2022 Williams Jazz Festival Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts Saxophones Noah Jacobson '22 Adithya Vaidhyan '24 Rebecca Coyne '22 Elena Lowe '25 Matt Wisotsky '23 Trumpets Joel Bishop ‘25 Andrew Megalaa '25 Grace Kaercher '25 Nico Cavaluzzi '23 Trombones Gwyn Chilcoat '24 (tuba) Jack Murphy '23 Peri Cannavo '24 Rhythm Spencer Spivy '23 Curren Flaherty '23 Hal Olson '22 Josh Lipp '24 S050822 WJO - Free Cell Block F10:14
2022 Williams Jazz Festival - Soppin' the Biscuit
2022 Williams Jazz Festival - Soppin' the Biscuit
Soppin' the Biscuit – Roy Hargrove Biscuit Flavor, coached by Kris Allen Adithya Vaidhyan '24 – tenor saxophone Grace Kaercher '25 – trumpet Peter Duke '22 – piano/keyboard Joel Nicholas '23 – piano/keyboard Hal Olson '22 – drumset Curren Flaherty '23 – bass Josh Lipp '24 – guitar Sunday, May 8, 2022 Williams Jazz Festival Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts S050722 Jazz Fest - Soppin' the BiscuitSoppin' the Biscuit – Roy Hargrove Biscuit Flavor, coached by Kris Allen Adithya Vaidhyan '24 – tenor saxophone Grace Kaercher '25 – trumpet Peter Duke '22 – piano/keyboard Joel Nicholas '23 – piano/keyboard Hal Olson '22 – drumset Curren Flaherty '23 – bass Josh Lipp '24 – guitar Sunday, May 8, 2022 Williams Jazz Festival Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts S050722 Jazz Fest - Soppin' the Biscuit1:24
2022 Williams Jazz Festival
2022 Williams Jazz Festival
Williams Jazz Festival presents the college’s active jazz scene all at one place at one time: in and around the Paresky Student Center and Bernhard Music Center of Williams College. During the weekend jazz fans can look forward to enjoying guest stars, talented student groups, faculty ensembles, and the Williams Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Kris Allen. The 2022 Jazz Fest featured Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Williams Jazz Orchestra with special guest Alexa Tarantino, Williams Jazz Faculty Ensemble with special guest Jeremy Pelt, and a host of student ensemble performances. Want to learn more about jazz at Williams? https://music.williams.edu/ensembles/jazz-ensemble/Williams Jazz Festival presents the college’s active jazz scene all at one place at one time: in and around the Paresky Student Center and Bernhard Music Center of Williams College. During the weekend jazz fans can look forward to enjoying guest stars, talented student groups, faculty ensembles, and the Williams Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Kris Allen. The 2022 Jazz Fest featured Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Williams Jazz Orchestra with special guest Alexa Tarantino, Williams Jazz Faculty Ensemble with special guest Jeremy Pelt, and a host of student ensemble performances. Want to learn more about jazz at Williams? https://music.williams.edu/ensembles/jazz-ensemble/7:09
Williams JazzDay Combo - First One Up
Williams JazzDay Combo - First One Up
First One Up - Darren Barrett Peter Duke '22, piano/keyboard Emmanuelle Monahan '25, piano/keyboard Will Royce '24, bass Josh Lipp '24, guitar Emilio Anamos '24, drumset Adithya Vaidhyan '24, saxophone Jazz Combo, coached by Zaccai Curtis Williams JazzDay - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USAFirst One Up - Darren Barrett Peter Duke '22, piano/keyboard Emmanuelle Monahan '25, piano/keyboard Will Royce '24, bass Josh Lipp '24, guitar Emilio Anamos '24, drumset Adithya Vaidhyan '24, saxophone Jazz Combo, coached by Zaccai Curtis Williams JazzDay - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA11:36
Williams Jazz Orchestra - Smile Please – featuring Bruce Harris, trumpet
Williams Jazz Orchestra - Smile Please – featuring Bruce Harris, trumpet
Stevie Wonder - Smile Please arranged by Kris Allen Guest soloist: Bruce Harris, trumpet Williams Jazz Orchestra - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 JazzDay Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USAStevie Wonder - Smile Please arranged by Kris Allen Guest soloist: Bruce Harris, trumpet Williams Jazz Orchestra - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 JazzDay Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA5:28
Williams JazzDay Six - Philadelphia Mambo
Williams JazzDay Six - Philadelphia Mambo
Philadelphia Mambo - Cal Tjader Joel Nicholas '23, piano/keyboard Joe Larocca '22, piano/keyboard Max Thierry '22, saxophone Hugo Hua '22, drumset Curren Flaherty '23, bass Charlie Nicholas '25, guitar JazzDay Six, coached by Gregg August Williams JazzDay - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USAPhiladelphia Mambo - Cal Tjader Joel Nicholas '23, piano/keyboard Joe Larocca '22, piano/keyboard Max Thierry '22, saxophone Hugo Hua '22, drumset Curren Flaherty '23, bass Charlie Nicholas '25, guitar JazzDay Six, coached by Gregg August Williams JazzDay - Kris Allen, director November 11, 2021 Williams College Chapin Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA5:38
I Hope in Time A Change Will Come
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Roy Hargrove
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Say When, Williams Jazz Ensemble
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Groove Merchant, Williams Jazz Ensemble,
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After the Morning, Williams Jazz Ensemble
Megamenu Social