Comments for UTA Jazz Alumni http://utajazzalumni.com for musicians who learned from Dan Burkholder, Bill Snodgrass and Tim Ishii Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:39:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on Where are you now? by clint spurgeon http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-56 clint spurgeon Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:13:07 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-56 I played 3rd trumpet in 1983 in JO under Steve Carr adn Steve Maxwell... what are those guys doing these days? I have now lived in Japan for 13 years as CFO for a couple of large American companies. Still play in a Big Band in tokyo during my spare time. Never made money playing, but made a lot of friends. Thanks a lot fo the experience... I played 3rd trumpet in 1983 in JO under Steve Carr adn Steve Maxwell… what are those guys doing these days? I have now lived in Japan for 13 years as CFO for a couple of large American companies. Still play in a Big Band in tokyo during my spare time. Never made money playing, but made a lot of friends. Thanks a lot fo the experience…

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Jeff Jones http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-55 Jeff Jones Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:56:16 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-55 Well, I never played in the JO, but I was there for every concert. I had to be, I was the resident roadie/soundguy. 82 to 84 I did not graduate from UTA, but I did finish a B.S. from The University of Houston. While down there I played with the Houston Civic Symphony. Since UTA, I have spent time as a Network Engineer, Economic Director, Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, and most important, Dad to three wonderful daughters. I still work part time as an EMT to keep my skills sharp. Having had enough of the Corporate world I bought a pest control company 7 years ago. Often I work 60 hours a week but would never consider working behind a desk again. As per music, I am currently talking with a local historical group to revive a Cornet Band. Jeff Well, I never played in the JO, but I was there for every concert. I had to be, I was the resident roadie/soundguy. 82 to 84

I did not graduate from UTA, but I did finish a B.S. from The University of Houston.
While down there I played with the Houston Civic Symphony.

Since UTA, I have spent time as a Network Engineer, Economic Director, Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, and most important, Dad to three wonderful daughters. I still work part time as an EMT to keep my skills sharp.

Having had enough of the Corporate world I bought a pest control company 7 years ago. Often I work 60 hours a week but would never consider working behind a desk again.

As per music, I am currently talking with a local historical group to revive a Cornet Band.

Jeff

]]> Comment on Welcome by Jeff Jones http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/10/welcome/#comment-54 Jeff Jones Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:34:20 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/10/welcome/#comment-54 Several of you may remember "Mr. Fudd" My favorite quote is "Dammit Mr Fudd, quit crapping on the floor!" Jeff Jones 82-84 Behind the sound board Several of you may remember “Mr. Fudd” My favorite quote is
“Dammit Mr Fudd, quit crapping on the floor!”

Jeff Jones
82-84
Behind the sound board

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Bill Snodgrass http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-53 Bill Snodgrass Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:33:48 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-53 Hello Eric, long time no see. Been watching your posts on facebook. Will add your name to the UTAJAZZ EXES List. Brian Gill gave you this site? Man, you need to find some new Friends. :-) Hello Eric, long time no see. Been watching your posts on facebook. Will add your name to the UTAJAZZ EXES List. Brian Gill gave you this site? Man, you need to find some new Friends. :-)

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Eric Stephens http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-52 Eric Stephens Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:39:58 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-52 I was at UTA from 1989-93. Although I was never a member of the JO, I played bass in the JBII, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, as well as a couple of combos. I was mainly a tuba player at that time. I have been in Nashville since 1994, having moved here to get my Master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Since 1998, I have worked in the music industry for SESAC, the performing rights organization (the third in the US, the other two being ASCAP and BMI). Although I have a "day gig", I still play quite abit. About a year ago, I became the first-call bassist for the pit orchestra for the major Broadway musicals when they stop in Nashville. I have also played with a few country artists over the years, as well with as the Nashville Symphony (on euphonium of all things!). Personally, I got married in 2000, but we've decided to have no kids. Brian Gill just told me about this site this morning. I'm glad to find out about it. Snodgrass (I just can't call you Bill!): my e-mail address is estephens@sesac.com. I was at UTA from 1989-93. Although I was never a member of the JO, I played bass in the JBII, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, as well as a couple of combos. I was mainly a tuba player at that time.

I have been in Nashville since 1994, having moved here to get my Master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Since 1998, I have worked in the music industry for SESAC, the performing rights organization (the third in the US, the other two being ASCAP and BMI).

Although I have a “day gig”, I still play quite abit. About a year ago, I became the first-call bassist for the pit orchestra for the major Broadway musicals when they stop in Nashville. I have also played with a few country artists over the years, as well with as the Nashville Symphony (on euphonium of all things!). Personally, I got married in 2000, but we’ve decided to have no kids.

Brian Gill just told me about this site this morning. I’m glad to find out about it. Snodgrass (I just can’t call you Bill!): my e-mail address is estephens@sesac.com.

]]> Comment on Alumni Concert and Other Items by Chris Wich http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/12/alumni-concert-and-other-items/#comment-49 Chris Wich Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:32:51 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/12/alumni-concert-and-other-items/#comment-49 Bill, You probably don't remember me, but i'm glad you're still kicking. I was in the Dallas area for awhile, and I 'm sorry I never dropped by. Good luck to all you guys! Chris W. (76-78, bass player "beat like a cop") Bill,

You probably don’t remember me, but i’m glad you’re still kicking. I was in the Dallas area for awhile, and I ‘m sorry I never dropped by.

Good luck to all you guys!

Chris W.

(76-78, bass player “beat like a cop”)

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Robert Reedy http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-48 Robert Reedy Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:40:16 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-48 Spires- If only I still had that old muscle car! Couldn't Afford the gas thru that old 4BBL Carb. Will call you to catch up...Spoke to Jim McMillan 4-5 months ago (He,s in Calif). See Mark Thomas periodically. Miss you guys! Kim says HI. Steve Carr Has the Bradley GT that I used to drive. ROB Spires- If only I still had that old muscle car!
Couldn’t Afford the gas thru that old 4BBL Carb.
Will call you to catch up…Spoke to Jim McMillan 4-5 months ago (He,s in Calif). See Mark Thomas periodically. Miss you guys! Kim says HI. Steve Carr Has the Bradley GT that I used to drive. ROB

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Tim Spires http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-47 Tim Spires Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:42:21 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-47 Reedy - Still driving that purple Roadrunner? I think Bill knew more than we thought he did... Great times for an 18 yr old. BTW - Did you find any pictures of the pool at the Casino? Reedy - Still driving that purple Roadrunner? I think Bill knew more than we thought he did… Great times for an 18 yr old. BTW - Did you find any pictures of the pool at the Casino?

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Robert Reedy http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-46 Robert Reedy Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:10:55 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-46 This site is better than a can of Schlitz when I've had a rough day! The Stories never get old, although I am (can't read the site W/o my bifocals). Found some old lit from the trip to Montreaux & Sao Paolo, and it seemed like yesterday when Jim Mcmillan, Mark Thomas, Tim Squires and I were hiking on The slopes of the Matterhorn,and asking, "What is that red tape back there?" (It was avalanche tape, warning dumb Americans about a very deep Snowdrift!) Ah, the folly of youth!I wish I could attribute it to the lack of Oxygen at that altitude. There are probably Soooo many things that it was best that Snodgrass didn't know about...Can't sweat the small stuff if you don't hear about it. Of course, I'm sure that Bill knew more than we ever imagined! His patience was probably much better developed than his students ever knew... This site is better than a can of Schlitz when I’ve had a rough day! The Stories never get old, although I am (can’t read the site W/o my bifocals). Found some old lit from the trip to Montreaux & Sao Paolo, and it seemed like yesterday when Jim Mcmillan, Mark Thomas, Tim Squires and I were hiking on The slopes of the Matterhorn,and asking, “What is that red tape back there?” (It was avalanche tape, warning dumb Americans about a very deep Snowdrift!) Ah, the folly of youth!I wish I could attribute it to the lack of Oxygen at that altitude. There are probably Soooo many things that it was best that Snodgrass didn’t know about…Can’t sweat the small stuff if you don’t hear about it. Of course, I’m sure that Bill knew more than we ever imagined! His patience was probably much better developed than his students ever knew…

]]> Comment on Where are you now? by Snodgrass http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-45 Snodgrass Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:39:27 +0000 http://utajazzalumni.com/2007/09/16/where-are-you-now/#comment-45 <p>HEY EVERYONE! I'm putting a list together of some very brief information on all the UTAJAZZ exes. I've mailed it to all the addresses I currently have and received more than 40 responses in just two days. If you aren't on the UTAJAZZ Exes mailing list, just email me at utajazz@suddenlink.net and I'll add your name and info. Remember, this alumni group has no meetings, no rules, no bylaws, no dues, no nothin' except some continued good fellowship. Write to me today. Remember, the reunion this year is on Sunday Oct. 12 at UTA Irons Hall. Hope to see you there.</p> HEY EVERYONE! I’m putting a list together of some very brief information on all the UTAJAZZ exes. I’ve mailed it to all the addresses I currently have and received more than 40 responses in just two days. If you aren’t on the UTAJAZZ Exes mailing list, just email me at utajazz@suddenlink.net and I’ll add your name and info. Remember, this alumni group has no meetings, no rules, no bylaws, no dues, no nothin’ except some continued good fellowship. Write to me today. Remember, the reunion this year is on Sunday Oct. 12 at UTA Irons Hall. Hope to see you there.

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