uilliard Jazz: Mary Lou Williams Ensemble
Each of Juilliard Jazz’s small ensembles is named after a jazz legend. This does not mean the named ensemble will solely perform the works of that artist, but invoking these names reminds us, and ouraudience, of our music’s great history and its interconnectedness. In addition, ensemble coaches will incorporate important aspects of each artist’s work into their ensemble teaching throughout the year. The named ensembles and their coaches: • Dave Brubeck Ensemble, in the spirit of integrating arts,coached by Jennifer Krupa. • Betty Carter Ensemble, in the spirit of scatting, musical freedom, and reimagination, coached by Donald Vega• Dizzy Gillespie Ensemble, in the spirit of innovation, dance, Afro-Latin music, humor, and teaching, coached by Elio Villafranca• Jelly Roll Morton Ensemble, inthe spirit of interpreting the original meanings of jazz, coached byDoug Wamble • Max Roach Ensemble, in the spirit of Civil Rights experimentation and understanding of the African Diaspora, coached by Isaiah J. Thompson • Mary Lou Williams Ensemble, in the spirit of stride piano, arranging,and intellectual discourse on music techniques and meaning, coached by Bruce Williams • Duke Ellington Ensemble (Artist Diploma Ensemble), in the spirit of being ambassadors to the world, coached by Ben Wolfe.

Mary Lou Williams Ensemble
Bruce Williams, Ensemble Coach
Mejedi Owusu, Trumpet
Miriam Goroff-Behel, Alto Saxophone
Emma Lacy, Alto Saxophone
Gustavo Cruz, Tenor Saxophone
Grace Rock, Trombone
Brandon Goldberg, Piano
José André Montaño, Piano
Allison Lee, Bass
Isaiah Bravo, Drums