After receiving his Masters Degree from the University of Miami, Denis DiBlasio joined the big band of legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, serving as Maynard ‘s Musical Director for five years. During this time he honed his virtuosity on the baritone saxophone and flute as well as a prodigious scat-vocal technique, and developed estimable composing/ arranging skills.
‘Denny’ is the Executive Director of the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University. He is a saxophonist, flautist, composer, arranger, Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan University.
An internationally acclaimed performer, clinician and educator for the Yamaha Music Corporation of America. Denny is a published author of five texts on jazz improvisation, recording artist for Encounter and RadScape Records with 12 CDs under his own name.
Tom Angello – Drums
Denis DiBlasio – Bari Sax & Flute
Brian Betz – Guitar
Lee Smith – Bass