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SDSU Jazz Program

SDSU’s jazz program is paving the way for the next generation of jazz musicians. They emphasize the practice of jazz based on actual models, historical and current. The students in the jazz program at SDSU are part of a thriving music scene that offers the next generation of players several avenues for obtaining real-life experience on the bandstand. Click below to learn about more and for any upcoming concerts or events.

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Jazz at Tio Leo's

Holly Hofmann's jazz series continues this month at Tio Leo's Restaurant and Lounge at 5302 Napa St. at Morena Blvd. Jazz at Tio Leo's is happening every Sunday evening from 5-7pm and features Southern California's finest jazz musicians in a quiet, spacious setting with full bar and Mexican cuisine. There is also plenty of free parking. See this month's schedule below:

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Today's Birthdays

Born on this day, October 31st…

  • Illinois Jacquet (Tenor Saxophone, Band Leader) was born in Broussard, LA, 1922–2004.
  • Booker Ervin (Tenor Saxophone) was born in Denison, TX, 1930–1970.
  • Ethel Waters (Vocals-Lead) was born in Chester, PA, 1896–1977.
  • Ted Nash (Tenor Saxophone) was born in Somerville, MA in 1922.
  • John Guerin (Drums and Percussion) was born in Hawaii, 1939–2004.
  • Sherman Ferguson (Drums and Percussion) was born in Philadelphia, PA, 1944–2006.
  • Chris Griffin (Trumpet) was born in Binghampton, NY, 1915–2005.
  • Julia Lee (Vocals-Lead, Piano) was born in Boonville, MO, 1902–1958.
  • Bob Belden (Arranger) was born in Charleston, SC in 1956.
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On This Day

October 31st in Jazz History…

  • The first recording of "Stardust" by Hoagy Carmichael was made in 1927 for Gennett records.
  • Chet Baker recorded "C.T.A." in 1956 for Pacific Jazz records.
  • Horace Silver lays down "Calcutta Cutie", "Lonely Woman", "Sanctimonious Sam" and the trio version of "Que Pasa" for Blue Note records in 1964.
  • And on a sad note, saxophonist Chu Berry died on this day in Conneaut, Ohio in 1941. He was only 31 years old.
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