The Arts Center Jazz Ensemble is comprised of players from many west suburban communities with many different playing backgrounds. The band maintains an active playing schedule throughout the concert season, appearing with such world-renowned performers as Louis Bellson, Clark Terry and J.J. Johnson. The professional level of the group is demonstrated in its diverse and ambitious programming, reflecting both the past resilience and the present ingenuity of the big band jazz idiom. Open auditions are held every September; interested qualified musicians are encouraged to participate.
Tom Tallman (Music Director) is assistant professor of music at College of DuPage, where he teaches courses in beginning and advanced music theory and jazz appreciation. In addition, he oversees the jazz performance area, which includes various small jazz groups, and serves as music director of the Jazz Ensemble. Prior to coming to College of DuPage, he taught jazz courses at the University of Texas at Austin and worked as a free-lance musician in the central Texas area.2009-2010 WDCB Jazz at the MAC Season
Jan. 15, Winter Jazz Fest: Orbert Davis/Ari Brown
Jan. 15, Winter Jazz Fest: Mambo Zombies
Jan. 16, Winter Jazz Fest: Kidjazz!
Jan. 16, Winter Jazz Fest: Kurt Elling
Jan. 16, Winter Jazz Fest: Steve Ramsdell/Zvonimir Tot
Oct. 16, Kind of Blue at 50
Nov. 7, Dee Dee Bridgewater
March 12, Kenny Barron
April 3, David Gonzalez
Tom Tallman, Music Director
