NextGen 2017!
In the photo, left to right, Alvin Paige (sax), Zion Dyson (vocals), Johnny Steele (drums), Nick Vedder (trumpet), John Murray (bass), Jason Picker (keys), Andrew Martinez (guitar) On Friday, March 31, seven students in Gilbert’s 9am class and their families made their way up to Monterey for the 47th annual Next Generation Jazz Fest. We met at Round Table for a quick dinner and then headed off to the Opening Night Concert at the Golden State Theatre. The concert, also called “The Judges Concert,” features festival adjudicators. We were so lucky to hear performances by NextGen artists in residence John
