Birth of the Cool
Dr. Jack Cooper, alto sax
Mr. Tom Link, bari sax
Dr. David Spencer, trumpet
Mr. Dan Phillips, horn
Dr. John Mueller, trombone
Dr. Charles Schulz, tuba
Mr. Chris Parker - piano
Mr. Tim Goodwin - bass
Mr. Karlton Scott -drums

This ensemble is a recent and very successful addition to the U of M Jazz Division. They perform the works of Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Carisi, Gil Evans, as well as original works. Hear the Birth of the Cool Ensemble play Gerry Mulligan's "Jeru" (Quicktime required)

Faculty Jazz Players
Dr. David Spencer - trumpet/flugelhorn
Dr. Jack Cooper - saxes/woodwinds
Mr. Chris Parker- piano
Mr. Tim Goodwin - bass
Mr. Karlton Scott - drums

The Faculty Jazz Players regularly perform at the University of Memphis, the U of M "Jazz Week," and at other venues in the Mid-South region. The group has recently performed with internationally known vocalists Joyce Cobb and Roseanna Vitro. The repertoire the ensemble performs consists of their own original works as well as repertoire from groups such as Art Blakey, Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown/Max Roach and others. Hear the Faculty Jazz Players play Jack Cooper's "A Pesar De Todo" (Quicktime required)