Essentially Ellington 2023: Osceola County School for the Arts

Watch Osceola County School for the Arts from Kissimmee, FL perform at 2023's Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival.

[@hughjayn1s]

Nathaniel so tuff, gah damm those high notes are so nice

[@camithecreator]

Seeing this live was surreal

[@jakobdurst8075]

MY MAN ROCKIN THE SPORTS GOGGLES

[@markconners6195]

He is an amazing kid only in the 8th grade.

[@zynx.mp4684]

@@markconners6195your joking he’s amazing for being in the 8th grade

[@godspods7681]

He is the director’s son

[@alexz_puma]

he’s awesome I’ve played with him

[@john45280]

I just heard him at all-state 2 weeks ago and he was AMAZING

[@user-gt4ly7fh4v]

Talented under the direction of an outstanding teacher. We are so proud of them.

[@lucasmoore7397]

I played with Xavier in the FMEA 2024 state jazz band. Yes, he is that good haha. Can’t wait to hear what crazy things he does beyond high school

[@isaaclewispiano]

Hey, it's so cool to see you on this video too! I can't wait to hear what Xavier does on the essentially ellington 2024 recordings!

[@john45280]

I got to watch you guys this year! I was blown away by Xavier. Amazing job to both of you!

[@milesleach6509]

Ladies must love that bongo player 😂

[@sitarnut]

Thought for a minute I was listening to Mongo Santamaria, or Chano Pozo..... great sounding band. Wonderful to hear the vibe of Johnny "Rabbit" Hodges and Benny Carter in 2023...

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

Dynamics were solid! a true performance Osceola, Well deserved win

[@NotExactlyRomeo]

I predict their lead trumpet will be subbing w the JLCO within the next three years

[@markconners6195]

He and Isaiah(drums and percussion) will be at Julliard next year, two amazing young men.

[@joethomas7841]

I was looking for this comment. That kid has absolutely incredible studio sound. if it's not w JLCO it will be with another very intense studio band. Guy has a serious life and career in front of him.

[@Adrian-vw9ls]

this comment aged well

[@ghp7382]

@@Adrian-vw9lsyeah… he’s already subbed with them right lol?

[@michaelfoxbrass]

I met and heard Nathaniel on the road with JLCO last month - he’s a very fine young man and an exceptionally talented and motivated trumpet player! He wasn’t subbing, but sitting in with the section with Wynton, Ryan, Kenny, and Marcus handing off parts to him from time to time.

[@roosterslime9430]

*Osceola County School for the Arts Jazz Band A* *Director: Jason Anderson* *Solos:* *Kenya (**1:03**)* Trombone: Ryann Cruz (1:20, 3:07, 5:05) Tenor Sax: Kiara Rouse (2:33) Congas/Bongos: Isaiah Bravo (3:21, 4:43)** Latin Percussion Section: Isaiah Bravo (Congas, Bongos), Matthew Black (Cowbell), Zachery Conidis (Drums) (4:16)** *Rockabye River (**7:27**)* Lead Trumpet: Nathaniel Williford (7:27, 9:26)** Alto Sax: Solomon Geleta (7:46, 8:40, 9:54)* *Perdido (**11:00**)* Trumpet: Xavier Anderson (11:23, 11:43, 12:59)** Trumpet: Daniel Portuondo (12:20, 12:59)** Lead Trumpet: Nathaniel Williford (14:31)** * = Honorable Mention Award ** = Outstanding Award ****1st Place in Essentially Ellington Competition**** *Full Awards List:* *Section Awards:* *Outstanding Rhythm Section:* Ella Kim (Piano), Juan Alvarado (Piano), Sebastian Velez-Jaimes (Guitar), Nelson Placa (Bass), Jaydon Lewis (Bass), Matthew Black (Cowbell), Zachery Conidis (Drums), Isaiah Bravo (Congas, Bongos, Drums) *Outstanding Latin Percussion Section:* Isaiah Bravo (Congas, Bongos), Matthew Black (Cowbell), Zachery Conidis (Drums) *Honorable Mention Soloist Award:* Solomon Geleta (Alto Sax) *Outstanding Soloist Award:* Isaiah Bravo (Percussion: Congas, Bongos, Drums) Xavier Anderson (Trumpet) Daniel Portuondo (Trumpet) *Outstanding Lead Trumpet:* Nathaniel Williford

[@iiyeet147]

Juan Alvarado for the first missing Piano

[@iiyeet147]

Missing guitar: Sebastian Velez-Jaimes

[@iiyeet147]

Missing Cowbell: Matthew Black

[@iiyeet147]

Missing Drums: Zachery Conidis

[@iiyeet147]

Juan Alvarado** my apologies

[@broskiez2641]

lead trumpet a super super super senior

[@taviendotson1131]

at the time this was recorded he was only 17

[@tophotoproducciones1]

Buenísimo 👍👋👋👋👋👋👌

[@alexdfries]

anyone know where you could purchase Kenya? It's such a great tune and arrangement!

[@mmaybrown]

I think this is an essential Ellington Chart. So chances are they will be available online within a few months.

[@alexdfries]

@@mmaybrown ah okay, thanks!

[@Aquaf1ina]

@@alexdfriesi think they have a song library for all essentially Ellington pieces on their website but i dont know where it is

[@jamessoninnocent]

Awesome 👌

[@ianlopez9779]

Thanks for posting! Do you know where I could find the awards ceremony?

[@tukzu]

7:28 rockabye river

[@christinadone774]

12:41 perdido lick

[@matthewhuang9588]

Spicy

[@birdpog1]

that lead trumpet can't be a highschooler

[@jaycondones1983]

he very much is

[@alejandrosantana5133]

Someone get me in that band, Southwest Washington’s music programs are ass

[@petestrckl6538]

gah damn, you know more schools attended ellington this year from washington than any other state? public schools tho… we couldnt compete with these guys :(

[@alejandrosantana5133]

@@petestrckl6538 Im just talking the Southwest end, Roosevelt and Mount Si are hella good. We have Battle Ground High School in Southwest Washington but they haven’t gone to EE

[@calintt]

@@alejandrosantana5133 Battle Ground got 2nd in 2006, but I agree there aren’t many other successful schools in that area regarding EE.

[@alejandrosantana5133]

@@calintt oh wow, then i guess they have gone(couldn’t find a video but I’d love to see it). My fault, still the culture around this area(Clark County) promotes music programs with as little competition as possible in order to make it as fun as possible. While I’m all for it being fun, the success of the bands are a little more important that only making it fun

[@roosterslime9430]

I know it’s tough to love what you love bc peers may not share that same passion. But keep focusing on yourself and searching for and surrounding yourself with people who love this music as much as you do. Again, it’s tough because you are in an environment where people don’t care and may even put you down for loving this music. But it will allow you to go miles because at the end of the day, high school nor a competition decides whether you love to play or not. Rooting for you Alejandro 🙏

[@KVZ01]

Sounds like something you'd hear at the Gamorrah.