The future stars of Jazz shine Bright
The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble is a revolving group of exceptionally talented young musicians who come together to showcase their passion and commitment to jazz music. Handpicked from a pool of aspiring artists, this ensemble represents the best of the best. These talented individuals demonstrate remarkable skill, creativity, and versatility in their performances. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to their love for jazz, as they continue to push boundaries and explore new horizons within the genre. The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble promises to captivate audiences with their vibrant music, proving that the future of jazz is brighter than ever!
The purpose of the program is to inspire and guide young musicians who are poised to pursue their education in jazz and are at the level to begin their professional careers. The age range of students is generally between fifteen and twenty-one years. Education, room and board is provided free of charge upon acceptance to the program. The only cost to the students is transportation to and from Telluride. Instructors this year include long time Telluride Jazz veteran Josh Quinlan, and acclaimed trumpet player and acquaintant, Terrel Stafford.
In recent years, many former Telluride Student All-Stars students have ascended to professional music careers and returned as featured acts on the Main Stage including this year’s All-Star alum Annie Booth. The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble Scholarship Program is supported by individual contributions, grants, and the generous Dworbell, Inc. sponsorship.
Announcing the 2023 Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble
Ethan Frank - Piano, 20 years old
Jack Kuelling - Guitar, 20 years old
Lazlo Turok - Vibes, 19 years old
Andrew Elwood - Drums, 17 years old
Zach Kaufman - Trombone, 16 years old
Charlie DeGrove - Bass, 16 years old
See these young talented musicians collaborate, improvise and perform. Every All-Star show other than their performance on the Main Stage is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, August 9
5:30 - 9:30 pm - Jam session at the New Sheridan Bar
Thursday, August 10
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Performance at Patron Opening Reception
Saturday, August 12
2:00 pm - Show on Festival Main Stage (Town Park)
Sunday, August 13
12:30 - 1:30 pm - Show on the Society Stage (Elks Park)
Meet the Instructors: Josh Quinlan and Terell Stafford
This exciting saxophonist and composer, Josh Quinlan, is no stranger to Telluride. Josh served for years as co-director of the Telluride Jazz Celebration educational program. Now teaching in Costa Rica where he is Professor of saxophone at National University of Costa Rica (La Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica), Josh continues conveying his love of music to eager students. He has held teaching positions in the U.S. at the University of Colorado, music faculty member at Denver School of the Arts, Director of Education for the Colorado nonprofit Gift of Jazz, and as Director of the Dazzle Recordings label.
Joining the all star program as an instructor, is a long-time collaborator of Josh, Terell Stafford, on trumpet. Terell Stafford, acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well defined musical career has allowed him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.
Both of the Telluride Jazz All-Star Ensemble instructors will be playing on the main stage as well. Enjoy the Josh Quinlan Quartet Featuring Terrell Stafford on Sunday, August 13 at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage.
Returning on the Main Stage for 2023: All-Star alum - Annie Booth
Composer, pianist and educator, Annie Booth, is the definition of versatile. This award-winning musician is driven by curiosity and buoyed by her fearsome chops. First playing on the main stage in 2010, as part of the Telluride Jazz Student All-Star program, she is a testament to the program itself. She writes everything from works for small group jazz to chamber music. Her latest studio album, Flowers Of Evil, is an original song cycle of the poetry of 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire, composed for 11-piece chamber-jazz group. For our mountain gathering, Annie has assembled a top-flight sextet for what will be two very unforgettable sets!
Don't miss this electrifying return of this jazz sensation as she graces both the main stage and the intimate setting of the Elks at Jazz After Dark.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 AT 1:50 PM (MAIN STAGE)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 AT 1O:00 PM (JAZZ AFTER DARK - ELKS LODGE)
Tickets
Tickets for the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival on August 11-13 are still available! Join us for three days of world-class live performances featuring Gregory Porter, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Tower of Power, The Soul Rebels, Jamison Ross, Butcher Brown, Lady Wray and many more.