On May 2, 2024, the Mt. SAC Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble held a concert at the Sophia B. Clarke Theater.
Displaying their soulful sounds to those in attendance, the concert had a variety of musicians coming together to present music with delightful, groovy and haunting sounds. If you could not make it to this wonderful event, mark your calendars for June 1 at 7:30 p.m. to see the Vocal Jazz Concert at the Sophia B. Clarke Theater.
Director Jeff Ellwood leads the horn section which consists of from bottom from left to right Joseph Diaz on the baritone saxophone, on alto saxophone Evie Giacoletti, Diego Delgado and John Taylor. On the top from left to right, Jorge Gomez and Manuel Alvardo on the trombones. On the trumpet Andrew Grays. (Jude Franco)
Brenda Jarquin plucked the strings on the upright bass, packing a soft but mighty punch. (Jude Franco)
Matthew Esqueda delivered an infectious rhythm with the funky sound of the organ. (Jude Franco)
Noah Taylor delivered an emotional solo on the trumpet, posting one of the most memorable moments of the concert. (Jude Franco)
John Taylor delivered a velvety sound on the saxophone, providing a soulful performance. (Jude Franco)
Diego Delgado sliding the trumpet seamlessly adding to the emotion of the concert. (Jude Franco)
Ricardo Alvarez setting the rhythm on drums, driving the concert forward with his precision. (Jude Franco)
Andrew Grays on the trumpet supplying a flurry of emotions to the performance. (Jude Franco)
