2nd Set With Bob Lark’s Alumni Big Band

Showtimes:  6pm-7:15pm & 8:15pm-9:30pm

Bob Lark is recognized regionally, nationally and internationally as a contemporary jazz educator and performer of integrity. His approach to pedagogy and rehearsal techniques has been noted by participation in professional conferences, publication of articles, compact disc recordings as both a performer and ensemble director and direction of numerous student honor ensembles. DownBeat magazine recognized Bob’s work in 2010 with the Jazz Education Achievement Award.

In 2013, DePaul University honored Bob as an ambassador for the DePaul Distinctions campaign. He serves as Professor of Jazz Studies at DePaul University. Under his direction, the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble has produced several awards from the Jazz Educators Journal, DownBeat and JazzTimes magazines and has recorded albums with several legendary jazz artists, including Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Randy Brecker, Bobby Shew and Bob Brookmeyer.

In speaking of Bob, jazz icon Clark Terry stated, “He’s a very good trumpet player; a very good musician. He’s paid his dues.” Recordings on the Jazzed Media label include those by the Bob Lark/Phil Woods Quintet, Bob Lark and his Alumni Big Band and Bob Lark and Friends with Phil Woods, Rufus Reid and Jim McNeely. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

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