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Longmont All Star Jazz Band

The Longmont All-Star Jazz Band fosters musical excellence through year-round jazz education, providing students in Northern Colorado the opportunity to perform at a professional level and nurturing future musicians for successful careers in music.

Join us for &ldquo;Brazilian Connection&rdquo; featuring guitarist Gabriel Santiago 🎶 Experience Brazilian rhythms, rich harmonies, and improvisation as the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band performs compositions and arrangements by Gabriel, as they launch their inaugural &quot;Guest Artist Residency Series&quot;.&nbsp; The Longmont All-Star Jazz Band is a year-round jazz education 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on delivering a high-quality, professional, and fun experience for students in Northern Colorado. Founded in 2001 by legendary local music educator Bill Wilkinson, the All-Stars began performing locally, giving students in the greater Boulder County area the opportunity to perform pro-level music in a big band regularly. Churning out All-State caliber musicians annually, the All-Stars quickly became a cornerstone in Longmont&rsquo;s extracurricular music education for the students who excelled at what they loved. Throughout the All-Stars&#39; 25+ years in the area, we have placed alumni at Berklee College of Music, the University of Denver, the University of Colorado Boulder, and into professional performance and music education careers across the world.&nbsp; Gabriel Santiago, a native of Brazil, is a distinguished composer, arranger, and virtuoso on both acoustic and electric guitars. With a prolific career spanning 14 albums, including CDs and DVDs, Santiago has garnered acclaim for his compositions, hailed as &quot;stunners&quot; by JazzTimes Magazine. Renowned as &quot;a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars&quot;, Santiago&#39;s musical journey includes invaluable mentorship from jazz luminaries such as Pat Metheny, Adam Rogers, and Maria Schneider. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, further highlighting his exceptional talent and contribution to the music industry. Notably, Santiago holds a Doctoral Degree in Music Composition from the University of Texas at Austin. His collaborations span a diverse spectrum of artists, from Chris Potter and Stefon Harris to John Clayton and Janek Gwizdala, from Odair Assad and Gilson Peranzzetta to Andr&eacute; Mehmari and Romero Lumbambo. He also had the honor of being the first artist to record with renowned recording engineer&nbsp;Rupert Neve&#39;s inaugural line of microphones. Beyond his instrumental prowess, Gabriel Santiago is a versatile composer, crafting music for a broad array of ensembles &ndash; from Symphony Orchestras to Jazz Combos, and everything in between. His compositions, influenced by Brazilian Music, Jazz, and Classical Music, resonate across various media. For more information and to explore his musical world, visit www.gabrielsantiagoproject.com.

"Brazilian Connection" featuring Gabriel Santiago

Step into the rich rhythms of Brazilian guitar 🎸🇧🇷 with this hands-on masterclass led by an experienced jazz guitarist. Students will explore bossa nova and samba grooves, chord voicings, and phrasing that bring Brazilian jazz to life. This session supports the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band&rsquo;s mission to grow young jazz musicians through real-world learning. Bring your instrument, your questions, and your curiosity as we learn, listen, and play together.

Brazilian Guitar Masterclass

Welcome to the LASJB Shop. Every purchase directly supports local students as they study, rehearse, and perform jazz at a high level 🎷. From concert gear to keepsakes, these items help fund our guest artist residencies, music education, and mentorship programs. Your order keeps jazz learning vibrant in Longmont and gives young musicians more chances to perform and grow.

Welcome to the LASJB Shop. Every purchase directly supports local students as they study, rehearse, and perform jazz at a high level 🎷.From concert gear to keepsakes, these items help fund our guest artist residencies, music education, and mentorship programs. Your order keeps jazz learning vibrant in Longmont and gives young musicians more chances to perform and grow.

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