Cedar Avenue Big Band at Jazz Central Studios

Saxophonist Tyler Anderson is in his final year of jazz studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a program that boasts Downbeat Magazine’s “Best College Big Band” of 2009. A member of Jazz Ensemble I at UW-EC, Tyler has played saxophone since 5th grade. At Eagan High School, he played with the jazz ensembles under the direction of Conrad Miska, and also studied with Ruben Haugen. During his college career, he has played in concert and jazz ensembles, including the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band (on clarinet); with Jazz Ensemble I, he had the opportunity to play with guest artists Connie Evingson and Nicholas Payton. UW-EC Jazz Director Bob Baca suggested to Tyler that he form a combo, and about a year ago, Tyler’s quintet released a CD, Letting Go, an album of Tyler’s own compositions....

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Saxophonist Tyler Anderson is in his final year of jazz studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a program that boasts Downbeat Magazine’s “Best College Big Band” of 2009. A member of Jazz Ensemble I at UW-EC, Tyler has played saxophone since 5th grade. At Eagan High School, he played with the jazz ensembles under the direction of Conrad Miska, and also studied with Ruben Haugen. During his college career, he has played in concert and jazz ensembles, including the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band (on clarinet); with Jazz Ensemble I, he had the opportunity to play with guest artists Connie Evingson and Nicholas Payton. UW-EC Jazz Director Bob Baca suggested to Tyler that he form a combo, and about a year ago, Tyler’s quintet released a CD, Letting Go, an album of Tyler’s own compositions.

Monday Featured Artist performances are followed by a traditional jam session where visiting musicians, novice and experienced, are invited to play and hone their skills. This Monday Featured Artist performance will feature:

Tyler Anderson – Saxophone

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