Juilliard Jazz Ensembles: Jazz Music of the 1970’s: Don Pulley, Charles Tolliver, John Hicks and Thad Jones

Juilliard Jazz Ensembles brings together student musicians from The Juilliard School’s jazz program, working in rotating small groups shaped by repertory and bandleading assignments. Their sets at Dizzy’s Club place that training in a New York City room built for close listening, where arrangements have to hold up in real time.

Don Gabriel Pullen was an American jazz pianist and organist. Pullen developed a strikingly individual style throughout his career. He composed pieces ranging from blues to bebop and modern jazz. The great variety of his body of work makes it difficult to pigeonhole his musical style.

Step into the world of Charles Tolliver, a luminary in the jazz universe whose trumpet melodies bring a contemporary flair to the hard bop tradition. As the leader of the Charles Tolliver Quintet, he takes the stage at New York City's iconic Dizzy's Club, captivating audiences with performances that seamlessly blend past and present jazz influences.

Thad Jones stands as a towering figure in the world of jazz, enchanting audiences with his exceptional trumpet prowess and innovative compositions. Known for his enduring legacy with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, originally the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, he has been a pivotal force at New York City's iconic Village Vanguard.