We are very proud of our students at the Tri-C JazzFest Academy and have enjoyed seeing them blossom into professional musicians over the years. Spirit of the Groove, the premier ensemble of the program, has been invited to perform at Dizzy’s, the prestigious jazz club at Jazz At Lincoln Center.

In preparation for the New York debut, they have enjoyed coaching from Aaron Parks, Kendrick Scott, John Clayton and Larry Goldings. And simply put, they’ve been rehearsing like mad! 

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Dominick Farinacci, trumpet

Chris Coles, alto saxophone

Jonathan Thomas, piano

Carmen Intorre, Jr., drums

TRI-C JAZZFEST ACADEMY STUDENTS

Alto Saxophone: Thomas Schinabeck (alum)

Vocal: Ava Preston

Piano: Liam Speaks, Emmet Creamer

Bass: Eli Leder, Oscar Lacombe, Henry Peyrebrune

Guitar: Ted Clouser

Drums: Drew Hoschar, Ben Bosler, Rohit Kashyap, Nehemiah Baker