Noon Concert on 11/20/08

On Thursday November 20th Jazz Band played the 2nd of what promise to be many noon concerts this school year. The band played fantastically and we were treated to the debut of not one but 2 vocalists: Sean Lindorfer singing "Blue Skies," and Stephen Fong singing "Every Day I Have the Blues!" Lots of great solos were played and between sets the rhythm section launched into an awesome impromptu funk jam...check out the photos and feel free to add a comment if you like!

Famous Alumnus Frank Martin gives a rhythm clinic!

On Monday November 3rd the O'Dowd Jazz Band was thrilled to have Frank Martin stop by to do a clinic on rhythm and groove. Frank is a distinguished alumnus of O'Dowd. As a keyboardist, arranger, and producer, he has an amazing resume including work with the likes of Sting, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna! A down to earth person, he
showed the students his unique approach to the groove of music using body movements and
syllables based on animal names. Mr. Martin really opened everyone's eyes to the fact that no great music can be made without a good groove!
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