JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES Duke Ellington: The Nutcracker Suite Duke Ellington The Nutcracker Suite JERRY FLOOR NOTE: In late 2020, I received a call from my friends, Louie Strike and Molli Hull. They were very excited to tell me that they had just heard the Ellington Nutcracker Suite, and they were wondering if I were…
JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES Drummer for The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra Jay Lawrence Drummer for The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra Jay Lawrence operates LIJA Music Inc., co-owns the Jazz Hang record label with colleague Ray Smith, is a co-Founder of The G.A.M. Foundation Celebrity Jazz concert series and the Jazz Mentors Foundation concert…
JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra is 50 years old this year. Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra 50th Anniversary (1973-2023) The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra, now in its 50th year, was founded in 1973 by saxophonist/clarinetist, Jerry Floor, and trumpeter, Bill Crismon. Then known as the Floor/Crismon Big Band, the…
JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES With The Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra An Interview with Renowned Pianist/Vocalist Emilee Floor JASON: Well, Emilee. we have just a little over a month before THE JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES once again, takes the stage. Are you getting excited for another great show? EMILEE: Absolutely. This show is a treat for…