Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble + Graduate Jazz Combo
Fall 2025 Concert
Join the CU Boulder Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble and Graduate Jazz Combo for an evening featuring works by Paquito D’Rivera, Carlos Henríquez, Mike Pope and more. Led by Assistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Studies Victor Mestas and Jazz Studies Lecturer Alejandro Castaño, the concert showcases student performers in a program that blends classic and contemporary styles. Special guests from Tumbao Afro-Latin Dance Company will add movement to the performance, creating a lively celebration of music and dance.
This performance features: Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble Victor Mestas, Conductor; Alejandro Castaño, Assistant Conductor; Saxes: Raleigh Eversole V., Yohann Nickerson, Cian Krueger, Ashley Sanchez, Lucy O'Byrne; Trombones: Tian Klomp Znidarsic; Nick Mailes; Luke Meredith; Abby Burford; Trumpets: Julian Tapper, Keegan Arnsmeier, Ian Schultz, Avi Bergman, Thomas Nance; Rhythm section: Gabe Hazleton, piano; William G. Kuepper, bass; Andrew Mandabach, drums & percussion; Zach Howarth, drums & percussion; Daniel Trujillo, vibes & percussion; Alejandro Castaño, percussion; Victor Mestas, piano; Guest: Tumbao Afro-Latin Dance Company Jesus Muñoz - Director, choreographer, dancer, percussion; Dancers: Daniella Sbordone, Ricky Murrera, Katherine Codrescu.
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