Mt. SAC Jazz Combo Festival
Saturday May 6, 2023

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The 2023 Mt SAC Jazz Festival will only have a Jazz Combo division 

Accepting 10 slots (possibly 12) 
 
Non-competitive 
 
No entry fee for the first year as we try out the new concept.
 
You must pick one Jazz Standard or Blues Composition from the list below to perform in your 3-tune set (Spotify playlist provided below)
 
  1. Blue Bossa
  2. Autumn Leaves
  3. Recorda-Me
  4. There Will Never Be Another You
  5. Solar
  6. Four
  7. Lady Bird
  8. So What/Impressions
  9. There Is No Greater Love
  10. Take The A Train
  11. A Blues Composition ​(use list below)
    1. Tenor Madness
    2. Billie’s Bounce
    3. Blue Monk
    4. Freddie The Freeloader​
    5. Bag’s Groove
    6. ​Now's the Time
 
40 minute time slot
  • Maximum 20 minute performance (could be less time, but don’t exceed the 20 minute performance mark)
  • 20 minute clinic on stage
 
Mt. SAC Faculty
Lead Sheets
Bb lead sheets.pdf
File Size: 24479 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
C lead sheets.pdf
File Size: 23448 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Eb lead sheets.pdf
File Size: 8433 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
No bass clef versions available for these lead sheets

Clinicians for every rhythm section instrument by Mt SAC Faculty
Dean Koba – Drums
Corbin Jones – Bass (special guest)
Dhiren Panikker – Piano
Joe LoPiccolo – Guitar
Jeff Ellwood – Improvisation
 
Clinic by Marcus Wilcher on jazz arranging How to create horn arrangements from lead sheets
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Forms:
Performance form.pdf
File Size: 32 kb
File Type: pdf
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​Suggested recordings of provided tunes
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Drums, amps, pianos, vibes and professional sound will be provided in the performance venue only. 

You must bring your own
  • cymbals
  • high hat clutch
  • patch cables
  • ​electric keyboards (if needed)
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    Contact: 951 323-8599 (cell)