The FSU College of Music is pleased to present Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Professor Kevin Jones, with special guest Andre Hayward, trombone in concert on Wednesday, February 22, 207 at 7:30 p.m. in Opperman Music Hall. This free performance will feature works by Sammy Nestico, Pete McGuinness, Bill Holman, Charlie Parker, and more.

ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST

Andre Hayward is an extremely gifted trombonist with the sound and clarity reminiscent of the late J.J. Johnson. His gospel-tinged approach is refreshing and will warm the hearts of anyone he comes in contact with.

Hayward has performed with trumpeter Roy Hargrove, singer/bandleader Betty Carter, Joe Williams, Slide Hampton, John Lewis, Mingus Dynasty Big Band, Gerald Wilson, Kirk Whalum, Jimmy Heath, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Illinois Jacquet's Big Band. His most recent performance credits are The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The San Francisco Jazz Collective, and The Clayton – Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.

Hayward has served as jazz trombone professor at New School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, New York University, New England Conservatory, Michigan State University, University of Texas – Butler School of Music, and University of North Texas.

Hayward’s performance is supported by the Jazz Education Network’s JAZZ2U grants, which are funded by the Herb Alpert Foundation.