WHAT: Please join the renowned Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and Yamaha artist Terri Lyne Carrington as they rehearse for their main stage performance on September 18. You will have an opportunity to interview these talented young students in order to gain a perspective of how jazz has enriched their lives. Terri Lyne Carrington will discuss her longtime relationship with Yamaha and the commitment Yamaha has to music education.
WHO: Yamaha artist, Terri Lyne Carrington and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra will be rehearsing and conducting interviews. Dave Jewell of Yamaha and Artistic Director Tim Jackson of MJF will also be on hand to discuss the impact Yamaha has had over the 40-year relationship, on the concertgoers, musicians and jazz students.
Terri Lyne Carrington is a three-time Grammy winner for jazz drumming and composing. This year the Yamaha artist is the Artist-in-Residence for the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra is brought together by the festival every year and is comprised of 21 of the most talented high school jazz musicians from across the country.
WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2:00 pm – rehearsal / 3:00 pm – interviews
WHERE: Crafts Building (close to gate 4 in between Night Club and Garden Stage)
Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA 93940 / 831.373.3366
NOTE: Members of the Media should come to the Press Room at Gate 5B to pick up their credentials and then proceed to the Arts and Crafts building.
For the past 40 years, Yamaha Corporation of America has partnered with the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) to provide world-class instruments for the festival’s eight stages and rehearsal areas scattered throughout the 20 acres of the Monterey County Fairgrounds. At the same time, the world’s largest musical instrument company has held a steadfast commitment to the festival’s educational programs to create, nurture and develop young jazz musicians. As the official supplier of drum sets and pianos during the three-day festival, Yamaha helps artists create consistent and exceptional sound quality both for the musicians and concertgoers alike.
2016 NEXT GENERATION JAZZ ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
Director – Mr. Paul Contos
WOODWINDS
Matt Richards, alto / Las Lomas High School, Walnut Creek, CA
Aviv Blum, alto / Sudbury Democratic School, Jerusalem, Israel
Morgan Guerin,** tenor / Westlake High School, Atlanta, GA
Michael Schwartz, tenor / Redwood High School, Larkspur, CA
Adam Band, baritone / Bullard High School, Fresno, CA
TROMBONES
Ian Kaufman / Mt. Carmel High School, San Diego, CA
Jasim Perales** / Berkeley High School, Berkeley, CA
Ethan Santos** / Buchanan High School, Fresno, CA
Jack Kotze / Lincoln-Way North High School, Frankfort, IL
Joshua Hernandez (bass) / J. M. Hanks High School, El Paso, TX
TRUMPETS
Carlos Ramos** (lead) / Downey High School, Downey, CA
Erik Ondrejko (asst. lead) / Denver School of the Arts, Denver, CO
Geoff Gallante / West Potomac High School, Alexandria, VA
Evan Abounassar** / Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Akili Bradley / California Virtual Academies, Seaside, CA
RHYTHM
Luca Mendoza, piano / Crossroads School, Santa Monica, CA
Isaac de Vera, guitar / Monterey High School, Monterey, CA
Max Schwartz, bass / Berkeley High School, Berkeley, CA
Julius Rodriguez, drums / The Masters School, White Plains, NY
Benjamin Ring, drums / Piedmont High School, Piedmont, CA
Abigail Berry, vocals / Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
** 2-year NGJO member
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For more information, high-resolution pictures and interview opportunities please contact:
Timothy Orr
Marketing Associate
Monterey Jazz Festival
MJF Phone: 831.373.3366
timorr@montereyjazzfestival.org
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
or
Connie Tejeda
Giles Communications
914.960.1744
ctejeda@giles.com