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2006 Coe College Jazz Summit

 
The Southwest Horns is a collaborative jazz saxophone ensemble comprised of collegiate jazz educators across the United States, with a focus upon performing original compositions.  The ensemble and individual members have presented clinics and concerts across the United States and abroad, as well as having highly demanding and active individual performing, composing, and recording careers. 
 
I had the idea for this group when I was in school.  The saxophone section my first year consisted completely of doctoral students, all of them being exceptional players and composers.  I thought of the performing and composing possibilities an ensemble like this could offer, and began forming the "early versions" of SWH.  Over the years, the personnel has evolved into this current group, and I am really happy with where we are.
 
Highlights of the ensemble's activities include:
 
    * Clinic at the 2005 IAJE Conference in Long Beach, California
 
    * Guest Artists at the Coe College Jazz Summit, 2006 
 
    * Clinics at state music conferences in Texas, California, Tennessee, and
            Arizona.
 
Ensemble members are on the faculties of The University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, The University of Southern Mississippi, The University of Nebraska, and Temple College, TX.   In addition to their top-flight performing background, they are also committed educators with outstanding programs under their direction.
 
Notable artists the members have performed with and composed for include Dave Brubeck, Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, James Moody, Eddie Daniels, The Manhattan Transfer, Toshiko Akiyoshi, David Liebman, Claudio Roditi, Louie Bellson, Ernie Watts, Buddy Rich, Herbie Mann, Charlie Haden, Peter Erskine, Rob McConnell, Bobby Shew, Gary Foster, and Christian McBride, among many others.
 
Please take a moment to read the individual bios.  The wide array of performing, educational, and composing credits for the players demonstrate an incredible level of professional accomplishment.
 
Enjoy your stay, and I hope to hear from you soon,

Colin