houston jazz collective

The Houston Jazz Collective and Nellie McKay perform classics at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

On this episode of Encore Houston, Kinder HSPVA graduate Jalen Baker and other young jazz artists perform for the Houston Jazz Collective, presenting some original works and a few classics featuring jazz vibraphone.

Music in this episode:

• SAM RIVERS: Cyclic Episode
• JALEN BAKER: Healing
• BAKER: Don't shoot
• BAKER: Praise
• BAKER: We Regret to Inform you
• BAKER: Obey/Disobey
• OSCAR PETTIFORD: Blues in the Closet
• DIZZY GILLESPIE: Bebop
  • Jalen Baker, vibraphone
  • Gavin Moolchan, drums
  • Sam Reid, piano
  • Corey Dozier, bass
• Performance date: 3/21/2021
• Originally aired: 10/29/2022

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