January 10, 2012

Evening of Jazz at Merton Williams Middle School for Feb. 10 features multiple guest artists

The Hilton High School and Merton Williams Middle School Jazz Departments, along with the Hilton Music Boosters presented their ninth Annual Evening of Jazz Friday February 10, 2012 at the Merton Williams Middle School. This year's show featured  "Rochester's All-Star Big-Band" with multiple guest artists with ties to the Rochester area.  Both the High School and Middle School Jazz Ensembles as well as the Athena High School ensemble were on the program.

The guest artists included Paul V. Gaspar, Lynn Ligamarri (endorsed by Conn-Selmer), Dave Mancini (endorsed by Yamaha), Joe Santora, Jon “Skeeter” Seiger and John Viavattine.  "These guest artists have performed, recorded and played with such national acts as Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson, Roy Eldridge, Cabo Frio, Doc Severinson, Eddie Daniels, Jeff Tyzik, Allen Vizzutti, The Temptations, The Four Tops and many more!" said Jared Streiff, High School Instrumental Music Teacher and Jazz Ensemble Director.

Bios for artists

For more information, please contact HS Jazz Ensemble Director Jared Streiff at 585-392-1000 ext. 2293.