Saturday Mainstream Jazz with Mary Petrich Trio at The Nash

Mary Petrich has been performing professionally and teaching since the age of 18. She holds a Master’s degree in saxophone performance from ASU and a Bachelor’s degree in saxophone performance from Indiana University. Although classically trained, spontaneity and freedom of jazz has emerged as the driving force in her musical career.

Mike Ozuna began playing the trumpet at the age of 10. In high school he started playing jazz, got serious about improvising and switched over to guitar as his main instrument. Graduating with a Jazz Peformance/Music Education Bachelor’s degree from ASU, he studied with Chuck Maronich and Chris Champion. He has played on several radio jingles, performed several concerts with the Phoenix Symphony and played for more than a dozen national touring Broadway shows including The Lion King, Chicago and High School Musical....

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Mary Petrich has been performing professionally and teaching since the age of 18. She holds a Master’s degree in saxophone performance from ASU and a Bachelor’s degree in saxophone performance from Indiana University. Although classically trained, spontaneity and freedom of jazz has emerged as the driving force in her musical career.

Mike Ozuna began playing the trumpet at the age of 10. In high school he started playing jazz, got serious about improvising and switched over to guitar as his main instrument. Graduating with a Jazz Peformance/Music Education Bachelor’s degree from ASU, he studied with Chuck Maronich and Chris Champion. He has played on several radio jingles, performed several concerts with the Phoenix Symphony and played for more than a dozen national touring Broadway shows including The Lion King, Chicago and High School Musical.

Ted Sistrunk attended ASU to study with Chuck Maronich, also studiying with bassists Rufus Reid, Dave Holland, and Michael Formanack. He has honed his composition, arranging and improvisational skills by studying with the always innovative trumpeter/composer/educator Ralph Alessi. Ted is highly proficient in a vast collection of musical styles. He always brings his ear for melodic lines and a solid, fat groove.

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