UNC Jazz Press

(Level III/IV) As Light Through Leaves Transparent textures permeate this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical, country-like jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff Coffin for the 2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Washut's arrangement provides an open solo vamp section that will accommodate any soloist in the band. Optional flute and vibraphone parts, Tenor 1 doubles on Clarinet. 8 Brass (with 10 optional) Flugelhorns substitute for trumpets
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JEFF COFFIN, well-traveled saxophonist, composer, and member of the Grammy-winning Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, rejects all labels and categories other than 'music' and 'musician.' In the face of his epic new album Bloom, even those once-broad tags fall short of defining the close coiling of sound, philosophy, and humanity that is the core of his art. Since 1997, Coffin has traveled the world with the Flecktones, performing with musicians of all walks. Those with whom he has shared the stage and the recording studio include such diverse artists as The Dave Matthews Band, Branford Marsalis, Garth Brooks, Van Morrison, and the Wailers. Along the way, Coffin has absorbed an astounding range of influences. "Whether it be New Orleans 'Second Line', African music, Indian Ragas, folk songs, Alan Lomax field recordings, Jazz, or funk," he says, "the spirit and breath of the music is what I take away from listening. It's what decides for me whether I like it or not."

BOB WASHUT is Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa. An accomplished jazz composer and arranger, Washut has received numerous commissions from collegiate jazz ensembles and professional jazz artists. Many of his compositions and arrangements are published by UNC Jazz Press. In addition, Washut is the published author of several articles in the field of jazz pedagogy. His book of Lee Konitz' solo transcriptions is published by Houston Publishing Company. An active jazz pianist, Washut leads the eleven-piece Latin jazz band Orquesta Alto Maiz, and has performed with the Iowa City Jazz Orchestra, Ed Sarath Quartet, Steve Grismore Quartet, Des Moines big Band, and the UNI faculty jazz group, in addition to leading his own jazz trio and quartet. Director of the award-winning University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band 1, Washut is in constant demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the country.