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Torrey Pines Jazz Band
The Class:
 The TPHS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Amy Willcox, is a challenging ensemble that offers unique creative opportunities for performing various music styles such as rock, swing, funk, Latin and bebop. Students in the ensemble develop a broad range of musical influence as well as knowledge of jazz history.

There are many opportunities for students to develop their improvisation and composition skills.Each year the Jazz Band participates in a number of festivals, competitions, concerts & school events.

Enrollment into the Jazz Band is by audition only.
 

Check out our audio recordings (below) & videos!

Class Announcements:
*Combo Students- Reno balance due 1/16

Upcoming Events:
*Winter Concert- Thursday Jan. 31 (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & Jazz Combos) 7 pm @ CCA
*Winter Concert- Friday Feb. 1st (Both Orchestra & Jazz Band) 7 pm @ CCA
*Choices Night Performance- Monday Feb. 25th, call time tbd. The JB and the combos will be performing
*Music Department Trip (Festival/Disney & Wicked) March 9th & 10th
*Irvine Jazz Festival March 16th (Jazz Band and combo A & B) time tbd  (all day)
*Fullerton Jazz Festival March March 23rd (Jazz Band & both combos) time tbd (all day)
*SDA Jazz Festival (Jazz Band and both combos) April 20th, time tbd
*Reno Jazz Festival (Combos only) April 25-28th
*Coronado Jazz Festival Saturday May 11th, time tbd
*Combos concert May 14th, CCA 7 pm
*Falcon Finale Concert Sunday, May 2nd all groups time tbd

Our Recordings (Featuring the TP Jazz Band):
2011 Studio West Recordings


Will Be Posted Soon

2010 Recordings







1.This Can‘t Be Lovearr. by Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
2. Midnight Voyage
arr. by Calderazzo/Baylock, Featuring Ian Buss on Tenor
3.On The Street Where You Live
arr. by Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Andy Zhao Alto solo
4. Libertango
Astor Piazzolla, arr. by Mossman, Solos: Eric Hayes, Morgan Sussman, Matt Maneval & Ian Buss
5. Georgia On My Mind
arr. by Barduhn, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & solo by Ian bBuss
6. L-O-V-Earr. by Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Trumpet Solo by Jaeyoung Kim

7. Secret Love
arr. by Dave Wolpe, Solos: Katy Kelsoe, Will Shi, Omron Hassan & Callum Lamb
8. What a Wonderful World
arr. by Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
9. The Very Thought of You
arr. by, Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
10. Struttin‘ with Some BBQ
arr. by Mike Tomaro, Solos: Eric Hayes & Kevin Kim
11. Cry Me a River
arr. Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
12. Everything
Scott Ragsdale, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
2009 Recordings

1. That‘s Life.Unpublished, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Ian Buss (tenor)
2. Something‘s Gotta GIve
.Arr. Dave Wolpe, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Solo by Ian Buss
3. Birk‘s Work‘s.Arr. Tomaro, Solos: Ian Buss, Eric Hayes, Jaeyoung Kim & Lenny Cheah
4. Come Rain or Come Shine.Arr. Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo

2008 Seattle Competition (Live Recording)

1. Afro BlueSolos: Ian Buss (tenor),Michael Ambriz (t.bone), Max Henkart (vibes), Jeff Sweet (tenor), Matt Davies(trumpet) & Jackson Crane (clarinet)
2. FeverJulianne Manalo (vocals), Skylar Bisom-Rapp (bass solo)
3. Fables of FaubusSolos: Ian Buss & Matt Davies
2006 Jazz Band CD

1. It‘s Only A Paper MoonArranged by Jerry Nowak, vocals by Alexa Shoen
2. Cry Me a RiverArranged by Jerry Nowak,Vocals by Alexa Shoen Trumpet solo by Matt Davies
3. No More BluesArranged by Mark Taylor, Vocals by Alexa Shoen Alto solo by Jessica Rucker
4. Almost Like Being in LoveArranged by Dave Wolpe, Vocals by Alexa Shoen Tenor solo by Andre Blumenstein
5. Stormy WeatherArranged by Jerry Nowak Vocals by Alexa Shoen

 

 
Last Updated: 1/12/2013
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