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Generations of Musicians Swing the Night Away at Kurn Hattin's 6th Annual Jazz Invitational
WESTMINSTER, VT| Jazz performers of all ages convened at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children on Wednesday, April 10th for a demonstration of both rehearsed and improvisational musical virtuosity. The annual event, held at Kurn Hattin's campus in Westminster, featured performances by select youth jazz ensembles from around the area. Among this year's special guests was world-renowned trombonist and Kurn Hattin alumnus, Dick Nash. The 85-year-old Nash was visiting his alma mater in order to take part in the concert and mentor students in the Kurn Hattin music program. Also on hand was the Keene Jazz Orchestra, led by accomplished tenor saxophonist, Scott Mullett. Master of Ceremonies was Eugene Uman, Artistic Director of the Vermont Jazz Center. Admission to the concert was free with canned goods collected by the Kurn Hattin Student Council for donation to the food shelf at Our Place in Bellows Falls.
Participating youth groups included jazz ensembles from Bellows Falls Union High School, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, Northfield Mount Hermon, Vermont Academy, and the Vermont Jazz Center.
Kurn Hattin Music Director, Lisa Bianconi, was thankful for the enthusiasm of the participants. "This concert has inspired and changed the lives of many people - myself included. I cannot express my gratitude for the hard work of the students and everyone who participated. I am confident that everyone in attendance will be bringing a bus load of people to this event next year!"
Guest of honor Dick Nash beamed, "To meet and perform with these students has touched me. Kurn Hattin has changed my life again."
A place of hope since 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children provides a safe home and quality education for boys and girls, ages 6-15, whose families are experiencing a time of personal or financial need. Kurn Hattin Homes transforms the lives of children and their families forever. For more information, visit www.kurnhattin.org.
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NOTE to the media: High-resolution photos of this event are available for download below:
Dick Nash with Kurn Hattin Children, Photo Credit Jeff Woodward: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Bellows Falls Union High School Jazz Ensemble, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Eugene Uman on Piano, Scott Mullett on Saxophone, Dick Nash on Trombone, Steve Cady on Upright Bass, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Dick Nash with Kurn Hattin Jazz Ensemble brass section, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Jazz Ensemble Saxophone solo, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Vermont Academy Jazz Ensemble at 2013 Kurn Hattin Jazz Invitational, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Bellows Falls Union High School Jazz Ensemble, Photo credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Kurn Hattin Jazz Ensemble members entering Higbie Auditorium, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Co-Executive Director Tom Fahner, Photo Credit Jeff Woodward: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Kurn Hattin Jazz Invitational Rehearsal with Dick Nash, Photo Credit Jeff Woodward: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Dick Nash and kids conversing at Rehearsal, Photo Credit Jeff Woodward: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Henry Mancini/Dick Nash Album autographed for Kurn Hattin, Photo Credit Jeff Woodward:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Northfield Mount Hermon Jazz Stage Combo, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Vermont Academy Director Steve Cady on upright bass, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Dick Nash, Lisa Bianconi, and Eugene Uman, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Eugene Uman Master of Ceremonies, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Dick Nash and Scotty Tabachnick, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Dick Nash Trombone, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Keene Jazz Orchestra with Scott Mullet, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Tom Fontaine and Father Harlow conferring on lights, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Northfield Mount Hermon Jazz Stage Combo Director Ron Smith, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Northfield Mount Hermon Jazz Stage Combo Vibraphone soloist, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Vermont Academy Jazz Ensemble Guitars and percussion, Photo Credit Tobias Gelston:http://www.flickr.com/photos/
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