Jazz Band

Meet some of the classiest guys in band. Dressed in black with white ties and suspenders, the jazz band has a new look and sound. The Riordan Jazz Band is a group of skilled instrumentalists playing groovy and swingin' beats all year long for special events like the Riordan "coffee houses" that are kinda like a cafe with live music, sweet treats, and a good cup of joe.

The Jazz Band performs at concerts, band reviews and at the CMEA East Jazz Festival where they scored an excellent rating in Spring 2008! Creativity and a driving beat really makes this group exciting! The jazz band improved dramatically this past year performing at the CMEA Jazz Festival and hosting two coffee houses.


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Jazz Band Schedule (2009-2010):

Fall 2009

October 28 - Fall Jazz Coffee House
November 20 - College of San Mateo Jazz Festival
November 21 - Fairfield Band Review***
December 6 - Holiday Boutique/Concert


Spring 2010

February 6 - CMEA Jazz Festival (location TBA)
March 6 - Chabot College Jazz Fesival (date not confirmed)
April 5-10 - Hawaii Tour
April 28 - Spring Jazz Coffee House
May 2 - Spring Concert

(additional events and some changes may be made to the
schedule during the yearplease check back for updates)

*** denotes major band competition

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"There are wonderful things in real jazz, the talent for improvisation, the liveliness,
and the being at one with the audience."