Resonance Jazz Ensemble at Oregon State University Memorial Lounge

“Resonance Goes Back to School”

The Bay Area’s Resonance Jazz Ensemble goes “back to school” for a special free performance at Oregon State University’s “SAC Presents Series: Showcasing world class artistic talents” on Friday, March 4, 12:00pm at The Memorial Lounge on campus at 2501 S.W. Jefferson Street in Corvallis, Oregon.

Reuniting with former band member, violist Naomi Bristow-Rose, OSU MAT ’15 graduate and member of OSU Corvallis Orchestra, Resonance brings their unique ensemble of acoustic jazz instrumentation to this popular SAC/Music à la Carte concert series. ...

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“Resonance Goes Back to School”

The Bay Area’s Resonance Jazz Ensemble goes “back to school” for a special free performance at Oregon State University’s “SAC Presents Series: Showcasing world class artistic talents” on Friday, March 4, 12:00pm at The Memorial Lounge on campus at 2501 S.W. Jefferson Street in Corvallis, Oregon.

Reuniting with former band member, violist Naomi Bristow-Rose, OSU MAT ’15 graduate and member of OSU Corvallis Orchestra, Resonance brings their unique ensemble of acoustic jazz instrumentation to this popular SAC/Music à la Carte concert series.

A combination of jazz and classical musicians, this versatile ensemble’s unusual instrumentation melds cello, bass, viola, violin, saxophones, flute, vocals, piano and drums.

Resonance Jazz brings together artists of richly diverse musical backgrounds. Members of the octet have performed with many legendary artists, such as Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Bellson, Clare Fischer, Dave Anderson Quartet, Terrence Brewer, Joe Lovano, Jethro Tull, Oakland Jazz Choir, Mingus Amungus, Gloria Estefan, as well as the Marin and Berkeley Symphonies, Woodminster Theatre Orchestra, and the California Pops Orchestra.


Led by composer and pianist Stephen McQuarry, Resonance is an acoustic chamber jazz ensemble, performing arranged and original compositions that extend into the genres of classical and experimental music. The band performs inspired originals and creative adaptations of jazz standards.

Resonance is acknowledged for capturing the imagination of audiences with a lush sound, driving rhythm and daring improvisation. All About Jazz cites Resonance Jazz as: “A rich fusion of music not heard anywhere else.”

Midwest Record reviews the band’s CD “Introductions” commenting: “Where chamber meets large band and cool runs into swing . . . sophisticated without being stiff.”

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