Newark Academy's Jazz Band "Chameleon" Diminuendo and Crescendo. Essentially Ellington Finals '24

[@petermalkia8088]

Wow! As the fan of original, in my humble opinion this is very very good! They even have dude attempting Paul Gonsalvez’s saxophone part and even if short, very good! Gave me chills to see band mates clapping and cheering him on!

[@veepopat3411]

Wow wow wow! So much energy, soul, musicianship. Congrats!

[@moerelly]

The future of the music is sound because of performances like this! Thank you Julius for your guidance to this wonderful band....Mark Morelli

[@roosterslime9430]

*Newark Academy Jazz Band "Chameleon"* *Director: Julius Tolentino* *Solos:* *Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (**0:00**)* Piano: Nathan Choi (0:00) Trombone Section: Vanessa Fang (Lead), Sebastian Dias-Sotiriou, Nick Hacking, Emma Crall, Andrew Crawford (Bass) (1:46)** Sax Section: Ethan Tai (Lead Alto), Noah Tamiso (Alto), Ani Chakravarthy (Tenor), Anuj Awasthi (Baritone) (1:58) Trumpet: Vihaan Jetley (2:11) Bari Sax: Anuj Awasthi (2:24) Tenor Sax: Ani Chakravarthy (2:37, 7:28)** Drums: Ben Schwartz (4:14)** Piano: Ben Collins-Siegel (5:24)** Clarinet Section: Ethan Tai, Noah Tamiso, Gabe Zhao, Anuj Awasthi (6:47, 7:40) Lead Trumpet: Jacob Tolentino (8:37, 9:01)** * = Honorable Mention Award ** = Outstanding Award ****1st Place in the 29th Essentially Ellington Competition**** *Awards List* *Sectional Awards:* *Outstanding Rhythm Section:* Nathan Choi (Piano), Ben Collins-Siegel (Piano), Jason Mo (Guitar), Ethan Freed (Bass), Ben Schwartz (Drums), Suved Wali (Guitar, Offstage), Ted Crall (Bass, Offstage), Kabir Srivastav (Drums, Offstage) *Outstanding Trombone Section:* Vanessa Fang (Lead), Sebastian Dias-Sotiriou, Nick Hacking, Emma Crall, Andrew Crawford (Bass) *Outstanding Soloist Award:* Ben Collins-Siegel (Piano) Ben Schwartz (Drums) Ani Chakravarthy (Tenor Sax) Vanessa Fang (Trombone) Jacob Tolentino (Trumpet)

[@Shirley-zm7bw]

So proud of all of you you were sensational

[@ryankim6782]

They came to swing.

[@jonburton1935]

Wow wow what a racket….. let me know when they play it together

[@billkirchner6738]

I hope that this comment was intended facetiously. Anyone who knows this piece realizes that this band plays the sh-- out of it. My compliments to director Julius Tolentino and his student band. Bill Kirchner, instructor, "Music of Duke Ellington" course (2004-present), Manhattan School of Music

[@jonburton1935]

You’re completely right what I meant to say was…. This band so completely amazing it out does duke ellingtons own band. The calibre of music here are so incredibly high they definitely the leading music on the states without a shadow of a doubt. I can think is I’m getting rid of all my duke Ellington recordings and just listening to this band exclusively. That better?

[@billkirchner6738]

@@jonburton1935 Well, yes and no. To be sure, this is a superb student band--one of the best I've ever heard. But to compare it to one of the greatest ensembles in jazz history (hear the 1937 and 1956 Ellington recordings of "D & C in Blue") is pointless. We can--and should-- give credit where it's due without indulging in hyperbole.