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SFJAZZ Collective Celebrates Wayne Shorter

Oct 9th, 2008 · Featuring a lively arrangement by recent MacArthur Genius Grant winner Miguel Zenón, the SFJAZZ Collective runs through a set of Wayne Shorter pieces and originals at the Orchestra Hall in Chicago. The revolving all-star line-up includes Dave Douglas, Stefon Harris, Renee Rosnes and more.

Keywords: Chicago · winners · celebration · original · Wayne · Wayne Shorter · Stefon Harris · Dave Douglas · Renee Rosnes · revolves · Orchestra Hall · MacArthur Genius Grant

S.F. Jazz Collective to Feature Ornette Coleman's Work **

Mar 31st, 2004 · NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with composer and saxophonist Joshua Redman, artistic director of the San Francisco Jazz Collective. Redman has chosen to highlight the work of "free jazz" pioneer Ornette Coleman for the Collective's inaugural season. He's recruited highly respected musicians for the venture: Bobby Hutcherson, Nicholas Payton, Miguel Zenon, Josh Roseman, Renee Rosnes, Robert Hurst and Brian Blade are all tapped to participate.

Keywords: director · artists · Pioneer · music · Coleman · recruiting · Jazz · Inauguration · Venture · collection · Composing · saxophonists