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Jazz Band One

The School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa is recognized as one of the finest college music programs in the Midwest. Offering programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the School of Music offers many ensemble performance opportunities for students including marching and symphonic bands, numerous choral ensembles, orchestra, and jazz ensembles. The jazz studies program has been recognized at the national and international level for the quality of its graduates and for the many outstanding performances and recordings of the jazz band. This collection features audio clips from UNI jazz band recordings made in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.

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Bossa Antigua

Vince Mendoza
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Bulgaria

Peter Erskine
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Cubaneando

Robert Washut
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Messa-Stomp

Mary Lou Williams
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Rockin' in Rhythm

Duke Ellington
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Someday My Prince Will Come

Frank Churchill and Larry Morey
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
The Unlikely Event

Chris Merz
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Tones for Joan's Bones

Chick Corea
2004

This music clip is from the CD "The Unlikely Event". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Boom Boom

Bob Brookmeyer
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Cubauza

Michael Mossman
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Deluge

Wayne Shorter
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
East St. Louis Toodle o

Duke Ellington
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Extra Credit

Jim McNeely
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Front Burner

Sammy Nestico
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Get Happy

Harold Arlen
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Lullaby of the Leaves

Joe Young and Bernice Petkere
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Scratchin' in the Gravel

Mary Lou Williams
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Tapajack

Ray Anderson
2003

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Transformation". The band was directed by Chris Merz.
Basso Urnessto

Robert Washut
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blues in the 2%

Dennis Mackrel
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Compensation

Kenny Werner
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Hotel Le Hot

Kenny Wheeler
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Milonga Loca

Astor Piazolla
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Now He Sings, Now He Sobs

Chick Corea
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Serengeti

Mark Levin
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Jerome Kern
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Utviklingssang

Carla Bley
2002

This music clip is from the CD entitled "West Coasting". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Celebration Jig

Bob Brookmeyer
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Earth

Bob Florence
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Giant Steps

John Coltrane
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Leap of Faith

Dick Oatts
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
The Sage

Robert Washut
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Vine Street Rumble

Benny Carter
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
What Do We Do?

Bill Frisell
2001

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Leap of Faith". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
4th D

Robert Washut
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
At Dusk

Dave Douglas
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Big Butt

Andrew D'Angelo
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Flaming Sword

Duke Ellington
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Hoofin'

John Webber
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Makin' Whoopee

Walter Donaldson and Gus Cahn
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Peculiar

John Scofield
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Second Thoughts

Mulgrew Miller
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Very Early

Bill Evans
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
West Indian Pancake

Duke Ellington
2000

This music clip is from the CD entitled "At Dusk". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Along Came Betty

Benny Golson
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Cottontail

Duke Ellington
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Epic Pepper Queen

Joey Sellers
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
High Altotude

Matt Catingub
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Honey Boy

Bill Butler and Bill Doggett
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Jelly Roll

Charles Mingus
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Nervous Tic

Todd Munnik
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Oclupaca

Duke Ellington
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Pianitis

Chico O'Farrill
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Jerome Kern
1999

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Just Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
3 in 1 Blues

Mustafa Melton
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Boogie Stop Shuffle

Charles Mingus
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Butter

Jerry Dodgion
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Cage

Charles Ives
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Easy to Love

Cole Porter
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
El Pajarito

Robert Washut
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Every Tub'

Eddie Durham
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Games

Steve Coleman
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Giant Steps

John Coltrane
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Jeep's Blues

Johnny Hodges
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Somewhere

Leonard Bernstein
1998

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Games". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Bye-Ya

Thelonious Monk
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Little Pixie

Thad Jones
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Low Life

Johnny Mandel
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Mean What You Say

Thad Jones
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Moanin'

Charles Mingus
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
My One and Only Love

Robert Mellin and Guy Wood
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Nardis

Miles Davis
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Of Courage and Spirit

Robert Washut
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Silence

Charlie Haden
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Tell Me You Love Me

Sonny Rollins
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Toby

Eddie Barefield
1997

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Conversations". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blues in C

Charlie Parker
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Call It '95

Herbie Hancock
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Canto Lucumi

Michael Mossman
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Emily

Johnny Mandel
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Feetbone

Duke Ellington
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
In A Mellow Tone

Duke Ellington
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Jump Monk No. 2

Charles Mingus
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Ojos de Rojo

Cedar Walton
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Round Midnight

Thelonious Monk
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Skittish

Jim McNeely
1996

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Skittish". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blues on the Corner

McCoy Tyner
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Braggin' in Brass

Duke Ellington
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Concerto for Clarinet

Artie Shaw
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Daybreak Express

Duke Ellington
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Fairy Tale

Robert Washut
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Heliolatry

Robert Washut
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Leilani's Mirror

Geoff Keezer
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Night in Tunisia

Dizzy Gillespie
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Presidential Manor

Billy Byers
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Someone to Watch Over Me

George Gershwin
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Star Crossed Lovers

Duke Ellington
1995

This music clip is from the CD entitled "That Big Band Thing". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Aristocracy a la Jean LaFitte

Duke Ellington
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Black Nile

Wayne Shorter
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blood Count

Billy Strayhorn
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blue Miles

Chick Corea
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Canto Abacua

Ruben Blades
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Happy Go Lucky Local (from Deep South Suite)

Duke Ellington
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Hora Decubitus

Charles Mingus
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Opus de Funk

Horace Silver
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Port of Entry

Wayne Shorter
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Three and One

Thad Jones
1994

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Field of Play". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Bighorn

Robert Washut
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Caravan

Juan Tizol
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Come Fly With Me

Jimmy Van Heusen
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Eighth Veil

Billy Strayhorn
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Fingers

Thad Jones
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Indian Blues

Donald Harrison
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Isfahan

Billy Strayhorn
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Rondo Wry

Robert Washut
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Rumba Abierta

Mario Bauza
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Things Ain't What They Used To Be

Mercer Ellington
1993

This music clip is from the CD entitled "Come Fly With Us". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Blues for M.J.

Al Naylor
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Harlem Air Shaft

Duke Ellington
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Humpty Dumpty

Chick Corea
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Partly Dancing, Partly Dreaming

Ed Sarath
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Return of the Diver

Matt Harris
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Reverend Jack

Robert Washut
1985

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Montreux Magic". The band, directed by Dr. Robert Washut, performed the music at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 1985.
Bachi

Clare Fischer
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Come Rain or Come Shine

Harold Arlen
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Humbug

Don Sebesky
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Koko

Duke Ellington
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Milesian Web

Robert Washut
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Round Midnight

Thelonious Monk
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.
Take the 'A' Train

Billy Strayhorn
1983

This music clip is from the LP entitled "Creative Cooking". The band was directed by Dr. Robert Washut.

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