Faculty Jazz Players

The Faculty Jazz Players feature an all-star lineup of faculty musicians. The ensemble's repertoire consists of original works and repertoire from artists such as Art Blakey, Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown/Max Roach and others. Jazz lovers can catch a show on the University of Memphis campus, during the School of Music's annual Jazz Week, or at historic venues throughout the region.

Members include: 

• Mike Assad - drums
• Jack Cooper - saxes/woodwinds
• Alvie Givhan- piano
• Michael Shults - saxophone
• Sam Shoup - bass
• David Spencer - trumpet/flugelhorn