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t h e B R u B e C k I N S t I t u t e was established by University of the Pacifi c in 2000 to honor its distinguished alumni, Dave and Iola Brubeck. The mission of the Institute is to build on Dave Brubeck’s legacy and his lifelong dedication to music, creativity, education, and the advancement of important social issues including civil rights, environmental concerns, international relations and social justice. The Institute achieves its objectives through its fi ve core programs: the Brubeck Collection, the Brubeck Festival, the Outreach Program, the Brubeck Fellowship Program and the Summer Jazz Colony.

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On January 31, 2011, the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet (BIJQ) performed on the stage of the 200-seat Clive Davis Theater at the GRAMMY Museum. Located in Los Angeles, Calif., the museum opened in December 2008 and contains four floors of exhibits, interactive experiences and films celebrating the enduring legacies of all forms of music.

The performance followed a special showing of the new documentary, “Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way,” by executive producer and Brubeck Institute Honorary Board chairman Clint Eastwood. Special guests included “The Senator” Eugene Wright, bassist for the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1958–1968. Afterward, friends of the Institute and University of the Pacific alumni enjoyed a casual reception at the nearby Hotel Figueroa.

The documentary, which is narrated by Alec Baldwin, aired on Turner Classic Movies on December 6, 2010, celebrating Dave Brubeck’s 90th birthday. It was directed by Bruce Ricker with actor and Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood serving as executive producer. Ricker has directed and produced several documentaries, including “Straight, No Chaser,” an acclaimed film about pianist Thelonious Monk. Pacific Professor Patti McCarthy served as co-producer of the film.

“It is an honor to have the GRAMMY Museum, along with KCET and the University, show this documentary about Dave Brubeck,” Ricker said. “Brubeck is an American icon who raised awareness of the Civil Rights Movement, helped break down cultural barriers in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and revolutionized music by introducing new rhythms and ideas into jazz and classical performances.”

The BIJQ performed two original compositions, in addition to an arrangement of Dave Brubeck’s “All My Love,” a song dedicated to his wife, Iola Brubeck.

“I COULDN’ T BELIEVE WE WERE PL AYING AT THE GR A M MY MUSEUM. IT’S AN EXPERIENCE AND AN HONOR I’LL NEVER FORGET,” SAID BI JQ BASS PL AYER , BILL VONDERHA AR.

On December 8, the Brubeck Institute Ambassadors hosted a sold-out special toast to Dave Brubeck on his 90th birthday at Ave on the Mile in Stockton, Calif. Special guests included Darius Brubeck, President Pamela A. Eibeck, and President Emeritus Donald V. DeRosa. The Institute would like to thank the Ambassadors for their ongoing support: Shirley Dozier, Stuart Jacobs, Louise Kass, Ron Kass, Gail Kautz ’58, Larry Leasure ’63, ’66, Scott Liggett ’71, Tommie Pardue, Marion Sachs, Paul Sachs, Tasha Stadtner ’42, Stephanie Stevenson and Denny Stillwell ’88.

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The University of the Pacific and the Brubeck Institute proudly presented the 2011 Brubeck Festival from March 31 to April 3, 2011. The annual Festival explores the music and legacy of Dave Brubeck ’42, including his influence on the world of music.

This year’s Festival theme “Create” was inspired by Dave’s dazzling, creative imagination. The performers, composers and creative artists featured were chosen because of their innovativeness and musical appeal to audiences, and all performed original music.

Trio M explores the creative writing of all three members and maintains a commitment to spontaneous improvisation. Capital Jazz Project, led by Joe Gilman, has been a mainstay of jazz in the Sacramento area for many years. Their performance, joined by former Brubeck Institute fellow Chad Leftowitz-Brown, featured music that was inspired by the creative techniques and general aesthetic impressions of selected American paintings. “Long Time Coming,” with pianist/composer Lara Downes, featured select portions of a new work that is still being created and a new interpretation of a historic piece by Duke Ellington. The Maria Schneider Orchestra performed the extraordinary music of its GRAMMY and DownBeat award-winning composer, arranger and orchestra leader, Maria Schneider. The Festival concluded with the award-winning Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet and a showing of the new documentary film, “Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way,” by visionary filmmaker Clint Eastwood. Pacific professor and co-producer of the film, Patti McCarthy introduced the documentary.

“Creative thinking needs to be applied to today’s challenges, and creative solutions need to be developed to solve them,” says Steve Anderson, director of the Brubeck Institute. “Whether in the arts or other areas of human endeavor, we must always work to develop new ideas in order to create a brighter future for humankind.”

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Brubeck Institute Director Steve Anderson announced he will retire this summer. During his nearly four-decade career in higher education, he has performed in numerous countries, collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music and film industry and expanded the scope of jazz education.

Anderson was hired by Pacific in 2000 as Dean of the Conservatory of Music, the same year the Brubeck Institute was established in

honor of the University’s distinguished alumni, Dave and Iola Brubeck. Anderson also served on the Institute’s advisory board from 2000 to 2007, acting as chair of the board from 2005 to 2007. In 2005, Anderson was named acting director of the Institute, and became permanent director in 2007, stepping down as dean.

During his administration, Anderson produced the annual Brubeck Festival, which has focused on themes ranging from the words of Brubeck’s music to his cultural diplomacy and civil rights efforts. Festival performances have featured prominent jazz musicians such as Dave, Darius and Chris Brubeck, Pete Escovedo, Christian McBride and Hiromi.

Under his direction, the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet traveled extensively, performing throughout the United States and in Canada and Spain. They have recorded numerous CDs and achieved significant national recognition, winning 12 DownBeat Magazine student music awards, including best collegiate jazz group in the country in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Anderson expanded the Summer Jazz Colony into one of the premier high quality experiences for high school jazz musicians. He also produced five residencies of Russian jazz musicians at the Institute with grants from the Library of Congress Open World Program.

“Dr. Anderson has made significant contributions to Pacific, including expanding the Brubeck Institute, leading the Conservatory for seven years, and attracting world class musicians to perform on our campus,” said President Pamela A. Eibeck. “His work has definitely been appreciated and his absence will be felt.”

B R u B e C k C l a S S M a t e SThe Brubeck Institute thanks Tom Ferrari and Tasha Stadtner, both members of University of the Pacific’s class of 1942, for encouraging the other classmates of Dave and Iola Brubeck to make a gift to support the Brubeck Institute endowment. They are contacting their classmates by mail this spring. For more information about this fundraising initiative, please contact Jean Purnell, 209.946.2502 or jpurnell@pacific.edu.

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Brubeck Institute Honorary Board member David Benoit hosted friends, colleagues, and jazz fans at his Palos Verdes Estates home on February 28, 2011, for a special evening highlighting the Brubeck Institute’s programs. Benoit, Chris and Dan Brubeck of the Brubeck Brothers, and Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet fellow Nick Frenay performed at the event.

Area residents, members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Asian American Symphony Association, and staff of the University of the Pacific attended. The event provided an opportunity to create awareness of the Institute in the L.A. area. All proceeds supported the Brubeck Institute’s mission and goals.

“I was able to introduce new music lovers and ardent Brubeck fans to the Institute and present some fresh new talent from my youth ensemble who performed that evening in my living room,” said Benoit. “It was also a blast playing with Chris and Dan Brubeck as well as the brilliant young trumpet player and fellow of the Institute, Nick Frenay. The evening climaxed with an all-star jam session to the tune of ‘Blue Rondo A La Turk.’”

“The event gave great visibility to the Brubeck Institute and was a personal treat for me,” said Frenay. “I enjoyed every minute.” Also attending were award-winning jazz pianist/composer Helen Sung and premier jazz saxophonist David Sills, who joined the others for an impromptu jam session.

Benoit, a five-time GRAMMY Award nominee, is an American contemporary jazz pianist, composer and producer. He is also music director for the Asian American Symphony Orchestra. The Brubeck Institute thanks David Benoit for hosting this event and introducing the Institute to new friends.

B I : Thanks for agreeing to be “In the Spotlight.” Can you tell us a little about yourself?

G Z : My name is Glenn Zaleski, and I am a Brooklyn-based jazz pianist. I was a Brubeck Institute fellow from 2005–2007.

B I : How long have you been involved in music?

G Z : I have been involved with music since I was seven years old, which is when I began my first piano lessons.

B I : What about jazz interests you?

G Z : Even in my earliest piano lessons I remember being interested in more than just the notes that were on the page. I was always (am still always…) interested in what was behind the written notes and how I could use that to choose my own notes. For this reason, when I was first exposed to jazz/improvising I was fascinated.

B I : What attracted you to the Brubeck Institute?

G Z : When I was first learning about jazz music, Dave Brubeck was my number-one biggest influence. My listening consisted nearly 100% of Dave Brubeck records. When I learned that a Brubeck Institute existed, I was naturally attracted to it.

B I : What ways were you involved with the Brubeck Institute?

G Z : My first involvement with the Brubeck Institute was as a colonist in 2004. Then from 2005 to 2007 I was in the fellowship program. Since 2007 I have returned to the Brubeck Institute as a performer in the Brubeck Festival as well as a teacher at the Summer Jazz Colony.

B I : How would you describe your experiences?

G Z : My experiences at the Brubeck Institute were unbelievable. The list is long, but among the most unbelievable experiences must have been playing three pianos on the main stage of the Monterey Jazz Festival with Hank Jones and Oscar Peterson (subbing for Dave Brubeck!) and receiving a personal invitation to play a round at Clint Eastwood’s private golf course in Monterey.

B I : How has your involvement made positive impacts on your abilities and life, overall?

G Z : Thanks to so many great teachers, inspiring peers, and unbelievable performance opportunities, the education that I received at the Brubeck Institute has had a profoundly positive impact on my life.

B I : Would you like to share with our readers any of your musical accomplishments since then?

G Z : I recently released a duo CD, “Duet Suite,” with my brother Mark, who is also a former fellow. A trio CD with former fellow Colin Stranahan and bassist Rick Rosato is also in the works. I am also a finalist for the 2011 APA Cole Porter Fellowship.

B I : Is there anything you’d like to share with our readers about the Brubeck Institute?

B Z : Just thanks again to everyone at the Brubeck Institute!

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The Brubeck Institute would like to thank its Honorary Board members for their generosity and service to the Institute:

Clint eastwood — Honorary Board Director Chair, Producer, Actor, Composer

herb albert — Artist, ProducerDavid N. Baker, Jr. — Jazz

Educator, Indiana UniversityJames R. Bancroft — Partner

(retired) Bancroft & McAlisterDavid Benoit — Pianist,

Composer, Conductorken Burns — FilmmakerDavid Cerone — Former President,

Cleveland Institute of MusicDonald v. DeRosa — President

Emeritus, University of the Pacifi c

Clive Gillinson — Executive and Artistic Director, Carnegie Hall

Ralph Guild — President, Guild Media; AM, FM and Streaming Radio

tom hall — Conductor, Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Radio Personality

tim Jackson — General Manager, Monterey Jazz Festival & Artistic Director, Kuumbwa Jazz

al Jarreau — Producer, SingerQuincy D. Jones — ProducerDame Cleo laine — Musician,

ActressNorman M. lear — Television

Writer and Producer, Businessman

larry leasure — Real Estate Development, University of the Pacifi c Regent

Dennis a. levett — Real Estate and Investments

Ramsey e. lewis, Jr. —Composer, Pianist

George lucas — Filmmakeryo-yo Ma — CellistWynton Marsalis — Trumpeter,

ComposerChristian McBride — Jazz BassistMarian McPartland — PianistDoug Ramsey — Author, Criticlarry Rosen — Chairman

Larry Rosen Productions, Inc., Entrepreneur, Musician, Producer

hedrick Smith — Writer, Film Producer

a. earle Weatherwax — Musician, Developer

George t. Wein — Chairman, Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.

Gordon Zuckerman — Developer, Writer

t h e B R u B e C k C o l l e C t I o N , one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections from a contemporary musician, consists of Dave and Iola Brubeck’s personal correspondence, legal documents, recordings, scores, photographs, printed programs and memorabilia. The Collection is a resource for scholars interested in research concerning Brubeck’s music, other musicians and social issues such as civil rights, international relations, environmental concerns and social justice.

t h e B R u B e C k F e S t I va l celebrates and explores the musical, intellectual and philosophical ideas of Dave Brubeck, as well as his influence on the world of music and ideas. The Festival features performances of jazz, contemporary concert music, lectures and academic symposia.

t h e B R u B e C k o u t R e a C h P R o G R a M encourages the performance, study and understanding of jazz, explores contemporary concert music, broadens the knowledge and appreciation of music, and promotes the understanding of the work and influence of Dave Brubeck. This is accomplished by performance, educational presentations and touring displays from the Brubeck Collection presented by the Institute and in partnership with schools, museums, libraries and other cultural institutions around the world.

t h e B R u B e C k F e l l o W S h I P P R o G R a M is a one- or two-year full scholarship program in jazz performance for five musicians who have just graduated from high school. The Brubeck Fellows comprise the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet, and are pursuing careers as jazz performers. Upon completion of the program, they are expected to serve as ambassadors for jazz and to promote the values epitomized by the life and music of Dave Brubeck.

t h e S u M M e R J a Z Z C o l o N y is a one-week, full-scholarship, intensive educational program in jazz performance for talented students who have just completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school. Colonists study with Institute faculty and guest artists in master classes and private instruction, classes in jazz theory and improvisation, and seminars on Brubeck’s music and other topics.

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