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Collection Videos 2010-2012. Groups include Modus Bone, Claflin University Jazz Ensemble, Jam Sessions, and more.

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Mitch Butler Vlog These are other videos that I would like to share as part of the total collection. Date as far back as 2007 when in graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin.

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My Influences Artists, Songs, and Videos that heavily influenced my artistic direction and love of jazz.

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JazzBonez JazzBonez, a trombone ensemble based in Austin, Texas, has become one of the nations premiere jazz trombone ensembles. The group came together in 2006 while attending graduate school at The University of Texas at Austin. JazzBonez consists of trombonists Mitch Butler, Oscar Diaz, Emede Gonzalez, Martin McCain, Javier Stuppard, and Ulrican Williams. Rhythm section members include Austin Kimble, piano; Pat Harris, bass; Utah Hamrick, bass; Quinntin Smith, vibraphone/congas; David Sierra, drums; Chip Vayenas, drums. As a jazz trombone ensemble, the band is committed to promoting the trombone and continuing the legacy of great jazz bone groups of Slide Hampton, JJ Johnson, Kai Winding and the Capitol Bones. In 2007, under the name Texas Jazz Bones, the ensemble won the International Trombone Associations Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition. A few weeks later, JazzBonez were named winner of the Eastern Trombone Workshops National Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition. The group has performed with re-knowned artists such as Paul McKee and Bill Reichenbach. JazzBonez performed at the 2007 Eastern Trombone Workshop in Fort Myer, VA and International Trombone Festival in Las Vegas, NV. JazzBonez was also featured at the 2008 TMEA Convention in San Antonio, TX; furthermore they have been invited to perform Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi, TX since 2008. They continue to reach out to the community by performing at various schools and other educational opportunities.

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Claflin Univ. MUSC 204 Jazz History - 6 ELEMENTS OF JAZZ This playlist is designed to reference the eras, styles, categories/types, and musicians in jazz througout its history. This collection will aide the lectures, discussions, and assignments given as well as supplement the Mark Gridley - Jazz Styles text book.

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Claflin Univ. MUSC 204 Jazz History - Types of Jazz This playlist is designed to reference the eras, styles, categories/types, and musicians in jazz througout its history. This collection will aide the lectures, discussions, and assignments given as well as supplement the Mark Gridley - Jazz Styles text book.

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Claflin U. MUSC 204 - Instrument Roles This playlist will display the the primary functions of the instruments in the two groups in a jazz ensemble - the RHYTHM SECTION and the FRONTLINE.

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Claflin Univ. MUSC 204 - Jazz 'Precursors'

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Claflin U. MUSC 204 - New Orleans Dixie Era 1900-1920 Music from the first 'era' in Jazz, the N.O. Dixie Era. This is the music from which today's 'Trad' Jazz Style and the 'Dixieland' Jazz Style draws its inspiration. Musical characteristics include 1. Collective Solos. 2. The Flat Four. 3. Multiple Drummers (ala Marching Band).

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CLAFLIN U. MUSC 204 - Chicago Dixie Era (1920-1930)

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CLAFLIN U. MUSC 204 - The Swing Era (1930-1945)

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About M.B. Jazz Channel

Videos showcasing music Mitch Butler music projects - past and present. Will begin broadcasting trombone and improvisation lessons at the beginning of 2012.

As I prepare to broadcast lessons, there are very important people that I would like to acknowledge for their musical influence and love. They are: Carroll Dashiell, George Broussard, Ned Holder, Calvin Jones (R.I.P.), James Gilliam, Paul Tardif, Jeff Bair, Ira Wiggins, Jim Ketch, John Brown, Alvin Atkinson, Elmer Gibson, Stephen Riley, Thomas Taylor, Jeff Hellmer, John Fremgen, John Mills Dennis Dotson, Vincent Gardner, Derrick Garner, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, Jiggs Wigham Grady Tate, and of course my musical idols, J.J. Johnson and Freddie Hubbard (R.I.P.)

Special Thanks To: Carroll Dashiell, Ron Westray, Bob Mintzer, Andre Hayward, Irvin Mayfield, Michael Rath, my uncles Franklin and Thomas DeLaine, and of course ALL of my family including my Dad who initially introduced me to jazz - Love you Daddy Rest In Peace!

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Feb 20, 2012

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Dec 6, 2008

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Jazz Quintet based in Columbia, SC - All genres including jazz, funk, fusion, r&b, and gospel.

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Raleigh, NC

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Professor of Music, Musician

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Claflin University; Modus Bone; M.B. Music Groups

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East Carolina Univeristy, University of Texas, Claflin University

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