Celebrating its 10th anniversary season as the Conservatory's resident jazz faculty sextet, We Six presents yet another stellar concert series as only they can.

From world beats to hard bop, original compositions to soulful standards, the group explores the full range of jazz in their signature straight-ahead style. To cap it all off, with continued funding from the Eric D. Batterman Memorial Grant, We Six welcomes Vincent Herring for an exciting, not-to-be missed final concert on May 3, 2012.

All concerts are held in the Helen Bader Recital Hall at 1584 North Prospect Avenue unless otherwise noted.

Eric Jacobson: trumpet | Berkeley Fudge*: tenor saxophone
Paul Silbergleit: guitar | Mark Davis: piano | Jeff Hamann: bass | David Bayles: drums

*Mr. Eric Schoor will be sitting in for Mr. Berkeley Fudge during his leave of absence.

We Six Series Sponsor:
Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation: Eric D. Batterman Memorial Grant

We Six In-Kind Series Sponsors:
     

Drums Around the World
Thursday, October 6, 2011 | 7:30pm

This concert will feature We Six with guest percussionists Robert Figueroa, Bony Plog-Benavides and Amy Richter. Experience this unique blend of world rhythms and American jazz for an evening of creative and spirited music.

Remember Me: The Music of Joe Henderson
Thursday, November 17, 2011 | 7:30pm


We Six delves into the music of Joe Henderson, one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of the post-Coltrane era and composer of such classics as "Recorda Me" and "Inner Urge."

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All Our Own
Thursday, March 1, 2012 | 7:30pm

Our annual showcase program featuring compositions and arrangements by members of We Six.

Soul Jazz
Thursday, April 5, 2012 | 7:30pm

We Six gets soulful and funky with the music of Lou Donaldson, Blue Mitchell, Grant Green and others.

*Mr. Jason Todd will be sitting in for Mr. Eric Schoor on tenor saxophone for this concert.

Over his three-decade career, alto saxophonist Vincent Herring has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Nat Adderley, Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Hayes, Art Blakey, Kenny Barron, Nancy Wilson, Dr. Billy Taylor, Carla Bley, John Hicks, and Wynton Marsalis. Now this international touring musician will join the We Six Trio in the Helen Bader Recital Hall to bop the night away.

Mr. Herring will also be presenting a Master Class on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Conservatory.

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