Join us for a historic night as the Louis Armstrong House Orchestra makes its KCA debut! Featuring an all-star lineup of musicians and led by electrifying trumpeter and composer Alphonso Horne, this world-class big band performs new arrangements and rare compositions from the storied archives of the Armstrong canon, honoring Armstrong’s invaluable legacy of musical innovation and social impact.
This special concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the album Louis Armstrong and Friends, bringing Oliver Nelson’s original arrangements to the stage for the first time, alongside exciting world premieres. It’s a powerful tribute to Armstrong’s enduring influence and groundbreaking spirit, with special guests joining the celebration.
Mark Gross — Saxophone
Jason Marshall — Saxophone
Jordan Pettay — Saxophone
Evan Arntzen — Tenor Saxophone
Sam Dillon — Tenor Saxophone
Mariel Bildsten — Trombone
Jeffrey Miller — Trombone
Ron Wilkins — Trombone
Nate Jones — Trombone
Nathaniel Williford — Trumpet
Danny Jonokuchi — Trumpet
James Zollar — Trumpet
Noah Halpern — Trumpet
Luther Allison — Piano
Jonathan Muir-Cotton — Bass
Jerome Jennings — Drums
Charlie Sigler — Guitar
Special Guest:
Imani Rousselle — Vocal
Vuyo Sotashe — Vocal
Maya Raisha Zainudin — Vocal
Alphonso Horne – Guest Soloist & Leader
Danny Jonokuchi – Musical Director arranger
This concert opens with Queens College’s ACSM Jazz Big Band. Lineup to be announced.
ACSM Jazz Big Band:
Clarinet: Daniel Khaitov
Saxophones: Isabella Dono, Rene Sanchez, Sean Koerner, Jake Santos, Boaz Lee, Ethan McIntosh
Trombone: William Himmelberg, Brandon Papaleo, Dale Guevarra, Evan Zheng, Brandon Papaleo
Trumpet: Matt Hilgenberg, Josh Jennings, Wisner Dorce, Jadin Karbownik, Haodong Chen, Tianas Sanaya
Bass: Danni Tan
Guitar: Javin Sewkaran
Piano: Adrian Gutierrez, Alexander Cui, Sinaya Thanas, Mercy Yau
Drums/Percussion: Morgan Whippie, Najee Marcelin
Voice: Lynda (Mar) Irizarry, Julia Ching, Huang Ching-Ying, Wriann Grandstaff, Vinnie Wang
