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                     Boise State University Music Department
                        & Jazz Educators of Idaho, Inc.

Workshop Faculty

Brent Jensen (Sax) has taught jazz studies at Whitman College, Washington State University, and Northwest Nazarene College. He is currently Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Brent has studied saxophone and jazz improvisation with Lee Konitz in New York City and Gregory Yasinitsky at Washington State University. He was featured in the August 1996 issue of Jazziz magazine as one of twelve winners in an international jazz talent search ("Woodwinds on Fire"). Brent's most recent recording, Potato Sax, has received national airplay on jazz radio shows in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. Visit his Web site at http://www.mp3.com/bjensen

Jon Bonine (Trombone) is the leader of Swing City and runs Pianoforte Productions in Boise, Idaho. He has performed in concert with Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Kenny G, Lou Rawls, and Harry Connick Jr. He toured with Chuck Mangione, Ray Charles, and Bette Midler.

Patrick Kurdy (Drums) has maintained a large drum studio in Boise for over 20 years. He has studied with Gary Burton and Gary Chaffee at Berklee School of Music in Boston. He is featured on recordings By Request (Sally Tibbs) and Catch 'n' Release (Onomatopoeia).

Chuck Smith (Piano/Jazz Theory) is co-leader of the Chuck Smith/Sandon Mayhew Trio. He served as musical director for Paul Anka from 1986 to 1993. He currently teaches music in the Boise School District. He was a guest clinician at the 1998 Frank DeMiero Jazz camp in Edmonds, Washington.

Rob Walker (Trumpet/Composition) has toured with the Ray Charles Orchestra and has performed at jazz festivals across the country. His most recent CD release, Art of the Groove, features his compositions and has received national jazz radio play. Visit his Web site and listen to his latest jazz compositions at http://www.mp3.com/robwalker

Rod Wray (Bass) is a member of the Chuck Smith/Sandon Mayhew trio and the Paul Tillotson Trio. He has performed frequently with Gene Harris and has served as a guest clinician at the Frank DeMiero Jazz Camps.

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