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The week offered a wide variety of experiences, from Brubeck’s jazz and sacred works to the first-ever “Jazz on the Green” family day on the University campus — with fun-filled family activities including an instrument “petting zoo” and jazz performances by local school bands.

Indeed, the “Dave Brubeck Across Time” festival—a true citywide effort—took the community on a wide-ranging journey that spanned the remarkable life of a musical and cultural icon.

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2013Brubeck FestivalBrubeck Across TimeThe city of Stockton was infused with music, jazz and enlightening discussions during University of the Pacific’s 12th Annual Brubeck Festival celebrating Dave Brubeck’s legacy as a jazz giant and his Stockton, California, roots. The Festival covered the full spectrum of jazz, as well as Brubeck’s spiritually inspired works, with live concert performances, a documentary about the beginnings of jazz education, lectures and educational symposia, and several community-based jazz events.

Blockbuster concerts featured the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Tom Harrell Quintet and the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, along with nightly performances at the Take 5 Jazz Club on Stockton’s Miracle Mile, talks by Marsalis and esteemed historian Gunther Schuller and a screening of the rarely seen film Music Inn. The Institute partnered with the Downtown Stockton Alliance for “The French Quarter,” a New Orleans-inspired street fair featuring food, live music and entertainment in front of downtown’s Bob Hope Theatre.

Pre-festival activities reached out to more than 7,500 Stockton schoolchildren through concerts and competitions put on with support from Stockton Unified School District and San Joaquin Delta College.

Wynton Marsalis chats with University of the Pacific Powell Scholars during a symposium

The crowd gathers in front of Bob Hope Theatre during the Downtown Street Fair

Simon Rowe, Janiece Jaffe and Patrick Langham at Take 5 Jazz Club

Jazz great Wynton Marsalis headlines the Festival with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

The crowd enjoys the BIJQ performance during “Jazz on the Green”

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Dave Brubeck ’42 December 6, 1920 — December 5, 2012

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The Community GatheringWith the passing of Dave Brubeck this past December, the world lost a champion who fueled excitement about music and jazz around the globe and ignited discussions about civil rights, cultural diplomacy and the definitions of music during a legendary, wide-ranging 70-year career.

University of the Pacific and the Stockton community honored Dave’s life at a Community Gathering on December 13, 2012. University President Pamela A. Eibeck, Executive Director of the Brubeck Institute Simon Rowe, Conservatory of Music Dean Giulio Ongaro and Stockton Symphony Music Director Peter Jaffe were among those who offered remarks at the event. The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet performed and guests signed condolence books that were sent to the family.

“Dave Brubeck dedicated his life to an art form he believed reflected American ideas of freedom and individual expression,” said President Eibeck. “It is with profound sadness that we mark the loss

of not only a great musician, but a great man and a great diplomat for jazz.”

Following the event, the Brubeck Collection-- among the largest archives of its kind—hosted a special exhibit in the University Library in Dave’s honor. “The Times of Dave Brubeck” focused on his contributions to jazz and classical music and his efforts to promote civil rights and international diplomacy.

Brubeck’s life and legacy were celebrated at other tributes that were held in his hometown of Wilton, Conn., and in New York City, where 2,000 family and friends gathered at St. John of the Divine Cathedral.

The Brubeck Institute is proud to forward the legacy of this amazing individual who impacted society through the arts. Through its partnerships and programs, the Institute will keep the conversation going.

“The value of the Brubeck Collection to students and researchers on

non-music topics as well, such as social justice and international diplomacy, cannot be overstated,”

said Michael Wurtz, University archivist

The CollectionOne of the Institute’s core programs is the Brubeck Collection — which includes Brubeck’s personal correspondence, musical manuscripts and recordings, photographs, printed programs and other important archival material. Some of the items on display during the Community Gathering are shown below:

View more at: go.Pacific.edu/BrubeckCollection

President Pamela A. Eibeck speaks at gathering

Guests sign the memory books during gathering

(Top–Down) Louis Armstrong and Iola Brubeck, rehearsal for The Real Ambassadors; The 1958 Dave Brubeck Quartet; Time Out album, 1959, one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time; Dave Brubeck, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev, 1988

Brubeck Collection, University of the Pacific Library

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Downbeat Names BIJQ Tops—TwiceDownBeat magazine’s 36th annual Student Music Awards published in June named two separate Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintets the best in the category of undergraduate college jazz groups. It is the first time two different Quintets have won the honor in the same year, and the sixth and seventh times in the Brubeck Institute’s 12-year history that the magazine has honored the group.

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Fensterwald ’48Carole GilbertsonMarlene HnathBob HnathStuart I. JacobsRon Kass

Louise KassGail Kautz ’58Larry Leasure ’63Scott Liggett ’71Giulio OngaroTommie PardueJean Purnell ’02

Marion SachsPaul SachsCarol SimsTasha Stadtner ’42Stephanie StevensonDenny Stilwell ’88

HoNorAry BoArd The BI would like to thank its Honorary Board members for their generosity and service to the Institute:

Herb AlpertDavid N. Baker Jr.Jim BancroftDavid BenoitKen BurnsDonald DeRosaClint EastwoodClive Gillinson

Ralph Guild ’50Tom HallTim JacksonAl JarreauQuincy D. Jones Jr.Cleo LaineNorman M. LearLarry Leasure ’63

Dennis A. LeVett ’61Ramsey E. Lewis Jr.George LucasYo-Yo MaWynton MarsalisChristian McBrideMarian McPartlandDoug Ramsey

Larry RosenHedrick SmithA. Earle WeatherwaxGeorge T. WeinGordon Zuckerman

BI at Smithsonian and UN“Dave Brubeck—Across Time,” celebrating the tremendous impact of Dave’s life and music during his 70-year career and beyond.

The BIJQ then occupied center stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York City with a featured performance during the first Dave Brubeck forum, “Jazz: A Language

The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet finished the year with a full schedule as they traveled to the east coast April 22-24 to take part in events celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day.

At the Smithsonian Institute’s American Art Museum in Washington, DC, the BIJQ performed the tribute concert

AmbAssAdors

The BI thanks its volunteer group of Ambassadors for their ongoing support:

for Peace.” Dave’s son Darius Brubeck, who reflected on his experiences travelling the world with his parents and his own international travels as an adult, and Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo were among the dignitaries presenting at this prestigious event. The forum celebrates Dave’s legacy as an artist using jazz to promote

peace and social justice, and put the Brubeck Institute at the forefront in carrying forward that legacy for future generations.

The events underscored how the Institute is increasing its influence on the national stage as it continues to align itself with such partners.

BIJQ performs at the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum.

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From the Executive DirectorAs I reflect on this past seven months since Dave’s passing, a few moments return with extreme clarity. In one such moment, celebrated music producer Larry Rosen remarked to me,” We don’t have many American icons, but Dave Brubeck certainly is one.” And so I am coming to better understand the qualities that define Dave Brubeck…American Icon.

During the course of a 70-year career, Dave helped to shape and change the world around him. He began by doing his “fair share,” serving in the Second World War in a fight for freedom. Many of those who served, including Dave, were rewarded with other freedoms…access to health care and education. And with that education, Dave began to craft his passion for jazz into an individual style of performance, composition and musical exploration that touched all corners of the globe. His musical curiosity and forthrightness were matched by a vision for a truly

egalitarian society…on and off the performance stage.

At the Brubeck Institute, we are charged to sustain this vision. In the coming year, we are thrilled to partner with our greater Stockton community and once again with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center for a celebration of Dave’s Life and Music. We will also appear at the Monterey Jazz Festival and in Washington, DC, at an “Open World” celebration.

I invite you to join us, celebrate with us, and help us to champion Dave Brubeck, our American icon, as we continue his life’s work in education, community engagement and as a catalyst for social change.

Your Gift MattersBy supporting the Brubeck Institute we can continue the life’s work of Dave and Iola Brubeck through education, community engagement and serving as a catalyst for social change.

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Make your gift today: 209.946.7635 or go.Pacific.edu/BrubeckGiving

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Meet the 2013–14 FellowsThe new BIJQ, comprising some of the nation’s top young jazz musicians, will take on a whole new look and a whole new vibe for 2013–14. The Institute welcomes its first female fellow among an entirely new slate of musicians.

Sarah KuoBassist Sarah Kuo of Los Angeles is the Institute’s first female fellow. A graduate of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Kuo discovered classical bass at age 12 and jazz at 14. Her performances have been regaled in the media, including CBS, Jazz Times and Jazzday.com. She has received awards from organizations such as the Monterey and Angel City Jazz Festivals and has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Bob Mintzer and Natalie Cole.

Joel m. rossVibraphonist Joel M. Ross, one of the most promising high school jazz musicians in the Midwest, is a graduate of the Chicago High School for the Arts and performs with the top ChiArts Jazz Combo. He has performed with artists such as Herbie Hancock,

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Wycliffe Gordon, Wynton Marsalis, Terrell Stafford and others.

Jalon d’mere ArchieHouston, Texas, native Jalon D’Mere Archie has been playing percussion for as long as he can remember. He was in The Skidmore Jazz Program and has been selected to the All City Band, All-Region and All-State Alternate. He has participated in jazz institutes and workshops including the American Festival for the Fine Arts Institute and has been mentored by artists such as Sebastian Whitaker, Marvin Sparks, and Matt Wilson.

Sean BrittGuitarist Sean Britt from Hingham, Mass., has studied jazz since age 13. He has performed in such venues as the Newport Jazz Festival and Boston’s Symphony Hall. His many accolades include Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, National Young Arts Foundation winner, and GRAMMY Camp Jazz Session finalist. He teaches music and performs with his band, The Harbor Jazz Quartet, and has studied with Pat Martino, Stefon Harris, Steve Houghton and others.

Christian McBride and Gerald Clayton, and with the Jazz Institute of Chicago Jazz Ambassadors. He was twice selected as a Thelonious Monk Institute National All-Star and has performed at the Chicago, Hyde Park and South Shore jazz festivals.

max BoikoTrumpet player Max Boiko, a graduate of Dillard Center for the Arts in Fort

Lauderdale, Fla., has studied the trumpet since seventh grade. He has won numerous awards and scholarships in national competitions, including the GRAMMY Band Jazz Session and the Jazz Band of America, and received the Outstanding Soloist Award twice at the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in New York City. He has studied with

Clockwise: Sarah Kuo, Joel M. Ross, Max Boiko, Jalon D’Mere Archie, Sean Britt