THE NIGHT JAZZ BIG BAND

Directed by Rory Snyder

The Night Jazz Band is considered as one of the top Community College evening jazz ensembles in California, and one of the longest running at 40+ years.  The group has achieved a top-notch reputation by winning or placing high in the Pacific Coast Collegiate and Reno Jazz Festivals.  Since Rory Snyder was hired as Director of Jazz Studies in 1990 the  Night Band has recorded 3 CDs, the first featuring Phil Woods and the second featuring Toshiko Akiyoshi.  The latest release is DVC Jazz Live at Yoshi’s w/ Bob Mintzer. The Night Band has also appeared at Yoshi’s Jazz Club many times and had a very successful tour of China.  They have also taken jazz cruises and played at the CMEA State Conference.
 
Rory resumed a strong guest artist program with guests including Joe Henderson, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Michael Wolff, Bruce Forman, Bobby Hutcherson, Don Menza, John Clayton, Gordon Goodwin, Louie Bellson, Ed Shaughnessy, Grant Geissman, Bob Mintzer, Wayne Wallce and more.