Caleb Burken and Jaden Henley from Xavier High School bookend their hour with “St. Louis Toodle-oo,” opening with the original by Duke Ellington and closing with their version from the Corridor Jazz Project 2018 CD, featuring Caleb on the trumpet and guest artist Bob Dunn, Banjo. In between, we hear several songs they enjoyed playing in jazz band, including Bob Washut’s “Of Courage and Spirit,” and the Snarky Puppy tune that inspired Jaden to stick with jazz band.
And we also learn why Xavier Jazz Band One never takes the stage without a fresh pineapple in hand.
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