The University of Maryland Jazz Ensemble performed a lunchtime concert in the atrium of the Clinical Research Center on July 13.
Group members are Danny Villanueva on percussion, Gerry Kunkel on guitar, Joey Antico on drums, John Previti on acoustic upright bass and Jon Ozment on piano.
The set opened with “Surrey With the Fringe On Top,” played with a jazzy air. “It was a perfect way to begin the set, I thought,” said Gerry Kunkel, the group’s guitarist. “Some of my favorite songs we did were ‘Poinciana’ featuring Jon Ozment on piano. This piece became a jazz chestnut when the great Ahmad Jamal performed it. I love how Jon plays this one and it is a favorite of the whole band.”
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