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SDSU Jazz Program

SDSU’s jazz program is paving the way for the next generation of jazz musicians. They emphasize the practice of jazz based on actual models, historical and current. The students in the jazz program at SDSU are part of a thriving music scene that offers the next generation of players several avenues for obtaining real-life experience on the bandstand. Click below to learn about more and for any upcoming concerts or events.

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Jazz at Tio Leo's

Holly Hofmann's jazz series continues this month at Tio Leo's Restaurant and Lounge at 5302 Napa St. at Morena Blvd. Jazz at Tio Leo's is happening every Sunday evening from 5-7pm and features Southern California's finest jazz musicians in a quiet, spacious setting with full bar and Mexican cuisine. There is also plenty of free parking. See this month's schedule below:

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Today's Birthdays

Born on this day, October 26th…

  • Charlie Barnet (Tenor Saxophone, Band Leader, Alto Saxophone) was born in New York City, 1913–1991.
  • Mahalia Jackson (Vocals-Lead) was born in New Orleans, LA, 1911–1972.
  • Warne Marsh (Tenor Saxophone) was born in Los Angeles, CA, 1927–1987.
  • Eddie Henderson (Trumpet) was born in New York City in 1940.
  • Milton Nascimento (Piano, Vocals-Lead) was born in Brazil in 1942.
  • Hank Duncan (Piano) was born in Bowling Green, NY, 1894–1968.
  • Jacques Loussier (Piano) was born in Angers, France in 1934.
  • Tony Pastor (Band Leader) was born in Middletown, CT, 1907–1969.
  • Mike LeDonne (Organ, Piano) was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1956.
  • Vijay Iyer (Piano) was born in New York, NY in 1971.
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On This Day

October 26th in Jazz History…

  • The Miles Davis quintet first record "Half Nelson" for prestige records back in 1956. The session included John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
  • This session also produced “If I Were A Bell”, “Well, You Needn’t” and “Round About Midnight”, “Your My Everything”, “I Could Write A Book”, “Oleo”, “Airegin”, “Tune-up”, When Lights Are Low”, “Blues By Five”, and “My Funny Valentine”.
  • Adlelaide Hall records "Creole Love Call" with Duke Ellington in 1927. It was the first use of voice as an orchestral instrument.
  • Chet Baker records "Darn That Dream" in 1956 for Pacific Jazz records.
  • Horace Silver recorded "Song for My Father", "The Natives Are Restless Tonight", "Que Pasa" and "The Kicker" for Blue Note records in 1964.
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