The Concerts with Commentary series features award-winning music faculty who not only perform with excellence but also share the cultural background and historical context of the repertoire and composers represented in the series. Each concert focuses on a different genre, composer, or instrument(s).

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Concerts with Commentary – States of Mind

 The University of Tulsa

The Terry Gibbs Dream Band created one of the most significant musical legacies in the history of jazz and big band music. Led by jazz legend and vibraphone master Terry Gibbs (who’s 98 years young), the band was named the “Best Band in the World” in DownBeat’s 1959 Critics’ Poll. Playing in Los Angeles in the late 50s and early 60s, the band’s roster was a Who’s Who of the greatest jazz musicians in history, showcasing dynamic large ensemble playing, infectious arrangements, brilliant solo playing and rhythm section.

Nick Mancini

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Nov 7, 2024

Concerts with Commentary – States of Mind · The University of Tulsa

Jan 12, 2024

Back at It! A Tribute to the Terry Gibbs Dream Band · Irvine Barclay Theatre

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