This month, we are proud to feature Dr. Lucas Willsie, Assistant Professor of Music at Central Methodist University.
First Set
7 tunes- 01
Bob-Omb Battlefield
Koji Kondo · arr. Charlie Rosen
SolosAlex Frank, guitar
- 02
Lennie's Pennies
Lennie Tristano · arr. Clare Fischer
SolosPete Szkolka, pianoGreg Aker, alto saxophoneJaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
- 03
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Jimmy McHugh · arr. John Clayton
SolosThe trombone section
- 04
Extra Credit
Jim McNeely
SolosJaime Canepa, tenor saxophonePete Szkolka, pianoJoanna Griffith, trombonePiper Stow, trumpet
- 05
Concerto for Clarinet
Artie Shaw
SolosDr. Lucas Willsie
- 06
Roll 'Em
Mary Lou Williams
SolosDr. Lucas Willsie
- 07
Broadway Brewery Blues
COJO OriginalGreg Aker
SolosPete Szkolka, pianoTrevor Phillippe, tenor saxophoneEd Scavone, alto saxophoneRob Boullion, tromboneNancy Dietz, bass
Second Set
5 tunes- 01
Firsts
Mike Conrad
SolosGreg Aker, alto saxophoneJaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
- 02
Cute
Neal Hefti
SolosJaime Canepa, fluteConnor Kespohl, drums
- 03
Mountains of Andes
COJO OriginalSam Griffith
SolosJaime Canepa, tenor saxophonePete Szkolka, piano
- 04
Northwest Plaza
COJO OriginalMatt Schmitz
SolosEd Scavone, alto saxophoneMatt Schmitz, tromboneDillon Danes, baritone saxophoneAlex Frank, guitar
- 05
Dance You Monster To My Soft Song
Maria Schneider
SolosTrevor Phillippe, tenor saxophoneAlex Frank, guitar
The Band That Night
18 players- Greg Aker alto, soprano saxophone, flute
- Ed Scavone alto, soprano saxophone
- Jaime Canepa tenor saxophone, flute
- Trevor Phillippe tenor/soprano saxophone
- Dillon Danes baritone saxophone
- Chris Farris lead
- Gary Pearce
- Bill Strozier
- Piper Stow
- Hunter Bailey
- Matt Schmitz lead
- Joanna Griffith
- Rob Boullion
- Jared Smith bass
- Alex Frank guitar
- Pete Szkolka piano
- Nancy Dietz bass
- Connor Kespohl drums
Every non-original chart in the band’s book cost a member $50–$200; an original takes dozens of hours to compose and orchestrate. If you enjoyed the music, a tip goes straight into the music fund.