The Jazz Ensemble: The Best Jazz Performance

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Jazz Ensemble I was something that blew my expectations out of the water. It was no ordinary performance, in that I was left wanting more after it was over and it was possibly the best jazz performance I have ever attended. Carmen Bradford did an astonishing job showing exactly how jazz is something beautiful that comes with great emotion, but she did not only prove this through her great singing voice but the stories she told that really captures the atmosphere. Not only did she set the mood, because her “baby’s” played the music pieces with great finesse and skill. The combination really left a lasting impression on me and a want to experience it all over again. “Evidence” by Thelonious Monk and arranged by John Clayton was the first piece …show more content…

This piece was what really let me know that it was the right decision to come for the performance due to the mind blowing feeling that my mind and soul were being touched by the melody and that the piece was telling me a story about times in the past. I found myself cheering for the performers with the rest of the audience and felt that I was getting the full jazz experience. The rhythm was uplifting and the saxophones really controlled the voice of the …show more content…

This piece truly had some magic and emotion engraved into it. Due to the fact that Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen bradford had such strong ties built a platform for the piece to be played on. The story itself, that Carmen told, made me feel proud of what she went through to achieve such success and reminds me to keep chasing my dreams. I think Ella would have been more than proud to witness such a great reenactment of her own piece by a close friend. I felt like I was part of the great bond and was happy to support them. The ensemble did good in playing their part for the piece but Carmen really took the show by singing the piece so well. The song brought admiration through the crowd, showing their full support. Learning about Ella Fitzgerald in class also provided background and relatable content to what Carmen was

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