Trombonist

Master trombonist and four-time Downbeat Critic's Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a star-studded quintet.  Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments.  Join us at Dizzy's Club to celebrate his 20th recording as a leader, "Grove's Groove" on Le Coq records.    

Master trombonist and four-time Downbeat Critic's Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a star-studded quintet.  Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments.  Join us at Dizzy's Club to celebrate his 20th recording as a leader, "Grove's Groove" on Le Coq records.    

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Michael Dease: Grove’s Groove

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Biography:Carsen Codel is a Political Science major in the College of Arts & Sciences with minors in Legal Studies and Jazz Studies and Performance. He has played classical piano for 14 years, jazz piano since 8th grade, and jazz guitar since his sophomore year at WashU. During his time at WashU, Carsen has served as the President and Treasurer of the Run Club and also has worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a tour guide. He has continued his passion for music throughout his four years by being a DJ at KWUR 90.3 FM, playing shows around St. Louis with friends, and releasing a full length LP. After college, Carsen plans on taking a gap year in West Des Moines with his family and then attending law school. He hopes to keep up his music practice, performance, and production for many years to come and is very excited to share his senior recital to celebrate the fulfilling musical experience he has had at WashU!

Carsen Codel, senior minor recital, piano

560 Music Center

Steve Davis

Artis–Naples

Known for his lyrical, hard-swinging style, Steve Davis is widely regarded as one of today’s leading voices on the trombone. Over the course of his illustrious career, the award-winning trombonist has released 20 albums and has recorded with such venerated jazz luminaries as Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Chick Corea, Horace Silver, Hank Jones and many others. Davis’ Grammy-winning recordings with Chick Corea and the Spanish Heart Band, as well as with the Christian McBride Big Band, have solidified the trombonist among today’s elite jazz musicians. Don’t miss this outstanding evening of jazz music!

All That Jazz

Spend an afternoon enjoying the musical talents of students from all over Washington University. The Music Department Showcase is an exciting event featuring some of the University's most gifted singers and instrumentalists as soloists and in small ensembles. Free admission. No reservations, tickets, or registration required. Free Parking is available in the garage behind the building.

Department of Music Showcase

Throughout the semester, enjoy free live performances by noted local and regional jazz artists at Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall on the Danforth campus.  Parking can be accessed at the Danforth University Center (DUC) parking garage.

Steve Davis

Trombonist

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Jun 18, 2024

Michael Dease: Grove’s Groove · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Mar 2, 2024

Carsen Codel, senior minor recital, piano · Washington University in St. Louis Department of Music

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