Events

MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL: Pictures at an Exhibition with the Eugene Symphony.

With a stellar rhythm section: George Colligan (piano), Chris Higgins (bass), Jason Palmer (drums).

Teaching a jazz master class for North American Saxophone Alliance region I conference. Portland State University.

Performing the world premiere of Miklos Maros's Sextet, at the North American Saxophone Alliance region I conference. The ensemble: Molly Barth (flute), Melissa Pena (oboe), James Shields (clarinet), Idit Shner (alto saxo), Steve Vacchi (bassoon), Lydia Van Dreel (horn).

Playing a jazz duo set with pianist Kerry Politzer at the new AC Hotel on 3rd and Taylor, Portland, Oregon.

John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. The ShnerQuartet will pay tribute to this giant.

Performing Eden Partos's Yizkor with the Central Oregon Youth Orchestra. Bend, Oregon.

Playing tenor saxophone and flute with the Eugene Concert Choir in an evening of Tin Pan Alley song.

Recording session in Crystal Clear Studies, Dallas, TX. With Josh Hanlon, piano; James Driscoll, bass; Stockton Helbing, drums. We'll be recording Shner jazz originals.

A jazz quintet set at the Soreng theater following the Eugene Symphony concert. With Paul Krueger, trumpet; Torrey Newhart, piano; Sean Peterson, bass; Ryan Biesack, drums. 9pm-11pm.

Playing a set of Idit's originals arranged for big band with the East Hubbard Jazz Orchestra. Andy's Jazz Club.

Original Shner tunes at the Jazz Station. With Jack Radsliff, guitar, Chris Higgins, bass, and Jason Palmer, drums.

Playing with Sean Peterson's Ess-tet. Jazz Station, 7:30pm.

Playing alto and soprano saxophones with the Eugene Composers Big Band. The ECBB is directed by Jessie Smith.

Playing alto and soprano saxophones with the Eugene Composers Big Band. The ECBB is directed by Jessie Smith.

A recital of all new commissioned works for soprano and alto saxophone. With Grace Choi, piano. Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music. The 6:30pm recital will be followed by a master class for students of Dr. Otis Murphy.

9:30am master class for the saxophone studio of Joe Lulloff. 12pm recital with pianist Grace Choi.

All premieres program for soprano and alto saxophones, with pianist Grace Choi.

A recital of all new commissioned works for soprano and alto saxophone. With Grace Choi, piano.

A recital of newly commissioned works for soprano and alto saxophone, with pianist Grace Choi.

Playing alto saxophone in a hard-bop themed show. With Paul Krueger (trumpet), Torrey Newhart (piano), Sean Peterson (bass), Ryan Biesack (drums).

An evening dedicated to Johnny Hodges. With Greg Goebel, piano, Chris Higgins, bass, and Jason Palmer, drums. To reserve seats, call Paul Bodin at (541) 686-9270 or email him at: pbodin@uoregon.edu

Celebrate with us the release of "9 Short Stories", a recording of Shner jazz originals. Idit Shner, soprano and alto saxophones; Jack Radsliff, guitar; Chris Higgins, bass; Jason Palmer, drums.

Playing tunes at Angelo's Wine Bar, with Casey Nielsen (guitar) and Ethan Philion (bass).

Idit Shner Quintet Plays Eric Dolphy's Far Cry Idit Shner / sax & bass clarinet Chad McCullough / trumpet Rob Clearfield / keyboard Matt Ulery / bass Jon Deitemyer / drums Jazz Record Art Collective Series

A recreation of Booker Little's Far Cry. With Idit Shner (alto, bass clarinet, flute), Charlie Porter (trumpet), Torrey Newhart (piano), Chris Higgins (bass), and Jason Palmer (drums).

Playing alto, clarinet, and flute with jazz vocalist Halie Loren. Live music for a Christmas ballet production. Shows December 15, 16, and 17 (matinee).

An evening of jazz and spoken word. Brian McWhorter, narrator Idit Shner, saxophone Jack Radsliff, guitar Tyler Abbott, bass TBA, drums

Playing tenor saxophone on a Carl Woideck production.

Oregon Music Educator Association conference presentation: Tone, articulation, and time feel for jazz saxophonists. Williams room at the Hilton downtown Eugene.