Rich Thompson

Associate Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media

Rich Thompson Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Director, Jazz Lab Ensemble ECMS Collegiate Instructor in Jazz Drumset EventuallyHappy HouseJust For LoveLotus BlossomMore Or LessNext MorningWhy Don’t IAlwaysWithYouBlues ConnotationCampin’ Out DEPARTMENTJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Thompson585-274-1414Personal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY Drummer Rich Thompson has been in demand as a top call drummer in Rochester…

Dave Rivello

Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media

Dave Rivello Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Director, New Jazz Ensemble     DEPARTMENTJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Rivello585-274-1455BIOGRAPHY Dave Rivello directs the award winning New Jazz Ensemble at the Eastman School of Music. In addition to this, Dave is also a freelance composer/arranger/music copyist. He has served as composer-in-residence…

Charles Pillow

Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone

Charles Pillow Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone     DEPARTMENTJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Pillow585-274-1015BIOGRAPHY With 7 recordings to his credit, Charles Pillow has established himself as one of the premier woodwind instrumentalists and saxophonists of the day. His recordings include, “Electric Miles” 2018 on MAMA, his large ensemble featuring the music of Miles Davis,…

Mark Kellog

Professor of Trombone

Mark Kellogg Professor of Trombone Chair, Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Affiliate in Jazz and Contemporary Media and Music Teaching and Learning Co-Director, Eastman Trombone Choir Director, Eastman Brass Guild Director, Faculty Development Program Barat – Andante et AllegroIt’s Only A Paper Moon DEPARTMENTWoodwinds, Brass, & PercussionChamber MusicJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Kellogg585-261-1191BIOGRAPHY Mark…

Bill Dobbins

Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media

Bill Dobbins Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media BIOGRAPHY Bill Dobbins is Professor Emeritus of jazz studies & contemporary media at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He joined the faculty in 1973, and was instrumental in designing the curricula for the masters and bachelors degree programs offered by Eastman’s…

Eastman Wind Ensemble Performs World Premieres of Alumnus Allen Vizzutti’s Works in Eastman Centennial

Media only:  Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492,  kpadden@esm.rochester.edu On Monday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall, the Eastman Wind Ensemble (EWE), under its director Mark Davis Scatterday, will present the world premieres and centennial commission, of Allen Vizzutti’s (‘74, ‘76 MM) River of Light, and the world premiere of his…

Harold Danko

Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media

Harold DankoProfessor Emeritus of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media   FfreshhTidal Breeze BIOGRAPHY In a career spanning more than a half century Harold Danko has established himself as a distinguished pianist, composer and band leader, fortified by an impressive resume of collaborations with legendary jazz artists, at prestigious jazz venues throughout the world as well…

Jeff Campbell

Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media

Jeff Campbell Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Chair, Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Department DEPARTMENTJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Campbell585-274-1433BIOGRAPHY Jeff Campbell has carved out an impressive career as bass player of extraordinary artistry, fluent in both the jazz and classical idioms. As a jazz bassist, he maintains an active schedule…

Christopher D. Azzara

Professor of Music Teaching and Learning

Christopher D. Azzara Professor of Music Teaching and Learning Eisenhart Professor of Music Teaching and Learning Affiliate Faculty, Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Affiliate Faculty, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion DEPARTMENTSMusic Teaching & LearningJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaWoodwinds, Brass, &PercussionCONTACT INFOEmail Dr. Azzara585-274-1027Personal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY Pianist, arranger, author, and educator, Christopher Azzara has made important contributions to…

William Weinert

Professor of Conducting & Ensembles

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