Performance Calendar

The Montclair Women’s Big Band is a Bay Area treasure. Founded in 1997 by veteran trumpeter Ellen Seeling and saxophonist Jean Fineberg, the group is an alliance of some of the region's most formidable jazz women. Forging a singular blues-drenched sound with a deep Latin pocket and captivating original material, audiences are electrified by the band's powerhouse ensemble, addictive grooves and inspired solos. This extraordinary swing machine will blow you away!

Personnel:
Reeds — Kasey Knudsen, Mad Duran, Jean Fineberg, Eli Maliwan, Carolyn Walter
Trumpets — Ellen Seeling, Tiffany Carrico, Marina Garza, Sarah Wilson
Trombones — Mara Fox, Emily Sanchez, Bonnie Maddox, Becca Burrington
Rhythm section — Erika Oba, piano; Michaelle Goerlitz, Latin percussion; Alan Hall, drums
The Emerging Artists will be the CJC Thursday Middle School/High School Ensemble:
Heidy Mora, trumpet
Flora Sullivan, drums
Kendyl Washington, piano
Ruthy Jandra, bass