Jazz Band Director, Tony Kidonkais, welcomes his college mentor, Ron Carter, to campus to help celebrate Ellington's 115th birthday. Mr. Kidonakis jumped at the opportunity to have professor Carter share his insight and knowledge with his current VanderCook students who have been working on a primarily all Ellington program this semester. Carter is known for his expertise in the music of Duke Ellington. Kidonakis praises Carter's ability to teach practical concepts of jazz and his unique approach to music. He is delighted his students will experience this inspirational, knowledgeable and exceptional educator up close and personal.
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