FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, Presents Jazz Combo Concert

Oct 23, 2025 10:00 AM

Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present its vibrant Jazz Combo, directed by Tom Harrison, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public and will also be livestreamed; the link will be posted at www.frostburg.edu/concerts.

FSU Jazz Combo members are Doug Holtz on trombone, Daniel Coughenour on horn, Taylor Bryan on piano, Ray Gibson on guitar, Joe Rubens III on drums, Tom Harrison on bass and vocalist Mackenzie Taylor featured on select pieces.

The group will perform well-known timeless classics from some of the most influential jazz legends including John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard and more.

The performance will showcase a diverse set of jazz standards and modern classics, including “Blue Train” by John Coltrane, the iconic 1958 blues from his Blue Note album; “Have You Met Miss Jones?”, a 1937 jazz standard by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart; “In a Mellotone” by Duke Ellington, a 1940 classic with lyrics by Milt Gabler; and the following works featuring vocalist Mackenzie Taylor: “Footprints” by Wayne Shorter, a 1966 jazz waltz recorded with Miles Davis; “All of Me”, a 1931 chart-topping standard by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons; “Don’t Know Why” by Jesse Harris, popularized by Norah Jones and a 2003 Grammy winner; “One Note Samba” by Antônio Carlos Jobim, a Bossa Nova gem with English lyrics by Jon Hendricks; “Little Sunflower” by Freddie Hubbard, a modal piece from his 1967 album Backlash; “The Look of Love” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, popularized by Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, and Diana Krall; and “Happy People” by Kenny Garrett, a funky jazz piece from his 2002 album.

“This concert celebrates the rich legacy of jazz through the works of its most influential artists, brought to life by our talented student musicians and vocalist Mackenzie Taylor,” said Jazz Combo director Harrison. “We invite the community to join us for an evening of dynamic performances, either in person or via livestream.”

For more information, contact FSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at 301-687-4109.