Dillard Center for the Arts - Harlem Speaks

The Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble won first place in the Essentially Ellington. This tune "Harlem Speaks" is from their award wining performance.
Soloists:
Russell Hall
Brian Fondeur
Markus Howell
Max Boiko
Brandon Lubin
Kirby Fellis
Christopher Dorsey II
Patrick Bartley

[@bobboscarato1313]

Superb emulation of a Duke Ellington's theme!

[@j0hnnyboi1]

The trombones are screamers! I love that about them! :D

[@MaddesG1]

Mr. Dorsey has something special and its teachers like this that you only get once in a life time and I am proud to be a Dillard Jazz Band Student for all the reasons possible!

[@roosterslime9430]

*Director: Christopher Dorsey*
*Solos:*
Bass: Russell Hall (0:00)**
Trumpet: Brian Fondeur (0:35)
Alto Sax: Markus Howell (1:05)
Trumpet: Max Boiko (1:36)**
Bari Sax: Brandon Lubin (1:57)
Trombone: Kirby Fellis (2:07, 3:05, 3:22)*
Trombone: Christopher Dorsey II (2:36, 3:28)**
Clarinet: Patrick Bartley (3:05, 3:28)
* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award
***1st Place in Essentially Ellington Competition***
*Full Awards List*
*Sectional Awards:*
*Outstanding Reeds Section:* Patrick Bartley (Alto Sax)** , Markus Howell (Alto Sax), Anthony Burrell (Tenor Sax)** , Brandon Lubin (Baritone Sax), Demonn Sands (Tenor Sax, Offstage)
*Outstanding Rhythm Section:* Akeem Green (Piano), Daryl Jones (Piano)* , Armando Zamora (Guitar)** , Russel Hall (Bass) **, Anthony Morrison (Drums)
*Outstanding Rhythm Guitar:*
Armando Zamora
*Honorable Mention Soloist Award:*
Daryl Jones (Piano)
Kirby Fellis (Trombone)
*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Russell Hall (Bass)
Patrick Bartley (Alto Sax)
Anthony Burrel (Tenor Sax)
Max Boiko (Trumpet)
Christopher Dorsey II (Trombone)
*Highlight: **1:35** (Only a SOPHMORE)*

[@Smithie80]

Congrats on winning Ellington! You guys rock! A Wellesley High 2 O'Clock Jazz Band parent

[@MaddesG1]

I hope I can get into 1st jazz band next year I would probably cry if i got to go with them as a guest to see them at Ellingtons!

[@kevinjonaslover818]

I'm a MTHS jazz band student. You guys did awesome. I wish we at least got 2nd. Haha.

[@MrBlackLenses]

That's my cousin at :50!
Go Brian!!

[@MaddesG1]

we r going to do an international conquest soon!

[@mchenrymaney262]

0:57 Obama on the trumpet