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From Friday, February 09, 2018
To Saturday, February 10, 2018
by zdietzen

Eastern Illinois University is getting ready to host the 59th Annual EIU Jazz Festival on February 9 and 10. Hundreds of high school and junior high age student musicians will converge on the Charleston campus to hear great jazz performances and sharpen their musical skills from an outstanding lineup of professional jazz players and educators. This year’s special guest artist celebrated trombonist Andy Martin.

Andy Martin’s technique and virtuosity quickly established him on the Los Angeles music scene. Well known for his work as a lead player and featured soloist with virtually every big band in L.A. Martin is the lead trombonist and featured soloist with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, the lead trombonist and soloist for The Tom Kubis Band, and was a featured soloist for the Bill Holman Big Band for 15 years. He has appeared in bands led by such luminaries as Jack Sheldon, Louis Bellson, Quincy Jones, Matt Cattingub, Bob Curnow, Patrick Williams, and Sammy Nestico, among others.

 

Martin has long been one of L.A.’s most prominent trombonists for commercial recordings, television and motion picture soundtracks and live theater. He has contributed on albums for many popular artists, including the Pussycat Dolls, Coldplay, and Michael Bublé. His television credits include the Grammys, the Emmys, the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Martin has been the lead trombonist on television shows Dancing With The Stars and American Idol, and has appeared regularly on the soundtracks of major television series such as Family GuyAmerican Dad, and King of the Hill. His motion picture credits span the soundtracks of over 150 major films.

 

As an instructor, Martin has influenced countless young players by appearing at many colleges and universities throughout the country as a guest artist and clinician. As a Yamaha Artist, Martin endorses Yamaha instruments.

 

The EIU Jazz Festival is considered one of Illinois’ premiere jazz festivals and attracts young musicians from across the state. This year nearly 30 bands representing 15 school districts have registered for the event. The festival kicks off Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a concert featuring the award-winning EIU Jazz Ensemble and the special guest artist.

On Saturday students will have the opportunity to hone their music skills by participating in a variety of clinics and competitive events. The clinics are conducted by a wide array of jazz educators and professional jazz players, as well as special guest Andy Martin. The EIU Jazz Festival is supported by the Consolidated Communications Artists Series, underwriting great jazz performances.

          

Tickets for the opening concert featuring the EIU Jazz Ensemble and trombonist Andy Martin are $16 for general admission, $13 for seniors (62+), $7 for students, and can be purchased online at www.eiu.edu/doudna or at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and one hour prior to the scheduled performance.

The Doudna Fine Arts Center is located at 1860 South 7th Street in Charleston on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Convenient free parking is located near the fine arts center. To arrange accommodations for those needing special assistance, contact Doudna Fine Arts Patron Services at 217-581-3110 or doudnatix@eiu.edu

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