Season's Greeting from the Lehman College Jazz Band

The Lehman College Jazz Band plays for the Faculty and Staff Holiday party.

Lehman Jazz Band - December 1, 2010 Concert

Vocalist Felix Otero performed with the band on December 1, 2010 in the Hearth Room of the Music Building.
The Lehman Jazz Band trombone section (and french horn): Jonathan Stern, Leonard Walworth, Adam Schommer (french horn), George Saenz, and Rob Stattel. The section was featured in an arrangement of Danny Boy.
Pianist Ana Rivera.
Guitarists James Kane and Jason Trenczer.
Tenor Saxophonist Aaron Sachs and Al Brooks prepare for the December 1 performce of the Lehman Jazz Band.
Saxophonists William Forero, Mike Mellia and Hugh Glover.

Fall 2010 at Lehman College

November Rain - The Lehman Jazz Band Concert November 21, 2010

The Lehman Jazz Band sax section: Aaron Sachs, William Forero, Mike Mellia, Hugh Glover, and Karl Watson.

Ed Seldin solos on trumpet. Thom Mueller and Pete Maldonado also performed with the trumpet section.

The trombone section with an added french horn are featured in the ballad Londonderry Air. The members of the trombone section are Jonathan Stern, Leonard Walworth, Adam Schommer (french horn), George Saenz, and Rob Stattel.


Trumpeter Thom Mueller and saxophonist Aaron Sachs solo with the Lehman Jazz Band on Sunday November 21, 2010.
November Rain

The Lehman College Jazz Band
November 21, 2010

1. Glen Island Special
2. Black Orpheus
3. Sway
4. Speak Low
5. Londonderry Air
6. They Can’t Take That Away From Me
7. One Mint Julep
8. Shiny Stockings
9. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
10. Sing, Sing, Sing


Vocals
Felix Otero

Saxes
Mike Mellia
William Forero
Hugh Glover
Aaron Sachs
Karl Watson

Trumpets
Ed Seldin
Thom Mueller
Pete Maldonado
Paul Piteo
Mario Mazzola
Harvey Lackey

Trombones
Leonard Walworth
Jonathan Stern
Adam Schommer
George Saenz
Rob Stattel

Guitar
Nicolas Martiny
James Kane
Jason Trenczer

Piano
Ana Rivera
Makana McDonald

Bass
Sergio Larios

Drums
Jay Sanders
Marlin Wiggins
David Segal

Director
Armando Rodriguez

2nd Annual Lehman College Jazz Festival November 17-19, 2010

Festival organizer and founder Alan Molnar (vibraphone) solos with guest artists Larry Ridley (bass) and strong>Terry Silverlight (drums) on November 18.

The Capitol Bones join the Lehman Jazz Band for a performance of In Walked Horace. The Washington D. C. group is led by trombonist Matt Niess. November 19, 2010
Tenor saxophonist Aaron Sach solos on In Walked Horace.

Karl Watson (baritone saxophone) solos with the Capitol Bones and the Lehman Jazz Band on November 19 during the evening concert of the festival.

Uma Karkala directs the Celia Cruz Latin Jazz Band during the evening performace on November 18.

Celiz Cruz High School of Music trumpeter Leonard Rodriguez solos during the November 18 performance.

November Rain - The Lehman Jazz Band

The Lehman Jazz Band will perform four concert in the coming weeks. Performances will be on November 19th at 3:00 P. M. and at 7:30 P. M. in the Lovinger Theater. These two concerts will be part of the Lehman Jazz Festival and will feature The Capitol Bones as guest artists. On Sunday, November 21 the band will perform at 2:00 P. M. in Room 330 of the Music Building. The final fall concert will be on December 1st at 12:00 P. M. in room 330 of the Music Building.

Lehman College Jazz Festival -- February 5th 2010 Lovinger Theater

The Lehman College Jazz Band performed along with several bands at the first jazz festival at the college. Several high school jazz bands were also on the program. These included the Edgemont High School Jazz Band, the Bronx High School of Science Jazz Band, and the Celia Cruz High School of Music Jazz Band.

Lehman College on a cold day in February 2010

Both photos were taken from the Music Building on February 16, 2010.

The Lehman Jazz Band Spring Concert -May 9, 2010 Studio Theater

Vocalist Felix Otero performed with the band during the Spring concerts on May 5 and May 9, 2010.

The Lehman Jazz Combos Concert - April 18th, 2010. Celebrating 60 years since the Birth of the Cool recordings.

Photos from the 1949-1950 recording sessions for the Birth of the Cool. Miles Davis - trumpet, Geri Mulligan-baritone saxophone, Lee Konitz - alto saxophone.

The Lehman College Jazz Nonet included vibraphonist Alan Molnar, bassist Danny Loayza and drummer Victor Rendon. The nonet also included Ed Seldin on trumpet, Jordan Pettay on alto saxophone and Dean Olsher on baritone saxophone.
Vibraphonist Alan Molnar, bassist Danny Loayza, saxophonists Al Brooks and Karl Watson performed during the small group concert on April 18th, 2010.
Bob Stewart on tuba, Barbara Reineki on french horn and Mark Williams performed as part of the nonet that recreated some of the music in the Birth of the Cool recordings
Trombonist Mark Williams and drummer Victor Rendon.

The Lehman Jazz Band at the Lehman Holiday Party on Dec. 18th 2009

Saxophonist Al Brooks solos with the band.
Karl Watson solos on clarinet.




Trumpeter Paul Piteo and members of the Lehman Jazz Band at the Holiday Party - Faculty Dining Room.