Riverside Jazz playing Nieve Caliente at 25th Anniversary Concert
Riverside Jazz is of the genre known as a “big band”. We currently have 29 players which is really big and we love it! We even have a tuba! The music includes swing, latin, rock and straight-ahead jazz.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals immediately follow Band on the Bow rehearsals which facilitates the players who attend both ensembles.
Under the direction of Adam Mailman:
Wednesday evenings
8:45 – 10:15pm
Venue – Bow Valley High School Music Room
Music Level
Riverside Jazz plays music at about Grade 3-4 jazz level and offers a new challenge to those who have might have only played in concert band. As well as the full CMS concerts, Riverside Jazz plays at several public events each year.
One of the most challenging elements of jazz is improvisation. Playing solo and making up the music as you go takes super concentration!