Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz
The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national music fraternity, began sponsoring an annual jazz concert at UNI in February 1951. Performing at the concerts were jazz band ensembles and choruses. The clips of music in this collection are from recordings made of a number of those lively concerts.
Note: Due to copyright restrictions the audio files in this collection are limited in length of play.
Material of the type found in this collection can also be found in print format in Special Collections & University Archives. For more information, see the finding aid for this specific collection.
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Blue Orleans
Les Hooper
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Chicken Feed
Les Hooper
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Walls of Jericho
Tommy Newsom
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Groove Merchant
Butch Nordal
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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General Mojo's Well-Laid Plans
Steve Swallow
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn. This concert was the world premiere of this piece.
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I Remember Clifford
Clark Terry
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Breath of Fresh Air
Phil Wilcon
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn. This concert was the world premiere of this piece.
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Buttercrunch
Phil Wilson
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Kids Are Right
Phil Wilson
1974The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12, 1974 marked its 24th concert. Performing at the concert were Jazz Band I and Jazz Band II, both directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Gary Burton on vibes and Dominic Spera on trumpet and flugelhorn.
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Bill Bailey
Hughie Cannon
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Take the "A" Train
Duke Ellington
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Good Feelin'
Don Ellis
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Sweet Georgia Upside Down
Phil Kelly
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Shadder of Your Smile
Gary Langford
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Moon River
Henry Mancini
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Signyfin'
Jeff Sturges
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Grass Fire
David Ward
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Swiss Air
Ernie Wilkins
1973The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 5, 1973 marked its 23rd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by Mr. Ashley Alexander. Guest musicians were Larry Skinner on trumpet and Jerry Coleman on drums.
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Funque
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Make it With You
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Desiderata
Joe Coccia
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Just Friends
Dan Haerle
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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I Remember Clifford
Quincy Jones
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Broadway
Rich Matteson
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Ellington Medley
Rich Matteson
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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Channel One Suite
Bill Reddie
1972The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 7, 1972 marked its 22nd concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. Guest musicians were Dan Haerle and Rich Matteson.
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West Side Story
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Scarbourough Fair
Paul Clark
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Come Fly with Me
Bob Eberhart
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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My Funny Valentine
Bob Eberhart
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Shadow of Your Smile
Johnny Mandel
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Country
Lou Marini
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Flashes
Lou Marini
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Beeg Mama Cass
Don Sebesky and Bob Eberhart
1971The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 8-9, 1971 marked its 21st concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin. The guest musician was Lou Marini.
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Mexicali Nose
Harry Betts and Bob Eberhart
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Indian Lady
Don Ellis
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Norwegian Wood
Bill Holman and Bob Eberhart
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Cherish
Ward Jamison
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson. The Pops Singers performed this song a cappella.
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II
Paul Kondzieta
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Get Ready
Andy Musel
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Time for us
Nino Roto
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson. The Pops Singers performed this song a cappella.
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Phil Wilson
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Rig'd By
Phil Wilson and Dan Haerle
1970The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 9-10, 1970 marked its 20th concert. Performing at the concert was Jazz Band I, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Pops Singers, directed by Ward Jamison. The guest musician was trombonist Phil Wilson.
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Uptight
Moy Judkins Cosby and Oliver Nelson
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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Honesty
Alan Foust
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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C'est Si Bon
Gordon Jenkins
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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I Wish You Love
Gordon Jenkins
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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Stolen Moments
Oliver Nelson and Phil Woods
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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Mumbles
Clark Terry
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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One Foot in the Gutter
Clark Terry and Dan Haerle
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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Gribbenes
Clark Terry and Phil Woods
1968The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-13, 1968 marked its 18th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Denny Vance. The guest musician was Clark Terry on the trumpet.
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Almost Like Being in Love
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Colaboration
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Flo Me La
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Loneliness
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Miss Fine
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Once I Loved
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Raggy Waltz
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Sonnet for Trumpet
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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You Turn the Tables on Me
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Tune for Little Girl
Curt Bradshaw
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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But Beautiful
Dennis Smith
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
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Didit
Dennis Smith
1967The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sponsored the annual concert called "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz". January 12-14, 1967 marked its 17th concert. Performing at the concert was the Jazz Ensemble, directed by James A. Coffin, and the Jazz Chorus, directed by Dennis Smith.
