"Live from New Orleans" - saxophonist Derek Douget with members of the UCSB Jazz Ensemble

Derek Douget, saxophonist, guest artist with the UC Santa Barbara Jazz Ensemble (https://jazzensemble.music.ucsb.edu/) February 10-15

As part of the celebration of Black History Month, the UCSB Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jon Nathan, welcomes saxophonist and New Orleans native and resident DEREK DOUGET. Mr. Douget will present two public performances and engage with students in jazz classes at UCSB, as well as work with individual student saxophonists, combos, and jazz improvisers.

The first of two public performances will be on Tuesday February 11 at 7:00 PM at SOHO Restaurant and Music Club (1221 State St STE 205, Santa Barbara, CA) and will feature a small group performance by saxophonist Derek Douget with students and faculty from UCSB’s Jazz Ensemble, including ensemble director Jon Nathan (drums) and Matt Perko (drums and combo coach), with students Megan Etzel (piano), Lucian Mahan (trumpet), Erik Beahrs(tenor saxophone) and LIam Ronarch (bass). Music to be performed includes works by Wayne Shorter, Nicholas Payton, New Orleans legends Ellis Marsalis and Harold Batiste, and of course Derek Douget. Tickets are available at the door or in advance online at https://www.sohosb.com/events/ucsb-jazz-combos-derek-douget-soho

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Date and Time for this Past Event

• Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025  7pm - 9:30pm