On May 8, 2001 in UCLA's Popper Theater the WJO
crowded the tiny stage to deliver more of their
unique brand of music. With the added skills of Airto
Moreira and Garrett Savacho, the orchestra
produced an entirely different soundscape. As Ali
Jihad explained during the concert's introduction,
"The repertoire of this ensemble has been experimental from the very beginning. The purpose is not to just come in and play pieces, although we do that, but we try to put in them a sense of adventure and we have,
in the past, incorporated both repertoires and instruments from different world traditions. This time we have some particular things from the Near East
and some other countries as well."

2001 was yet another memorable year
for WoRLd jAZz!

The 2001 Personnel:
Airto Moreira - drums, percussion
Ali Jihad Racy - 'ud, nay
Steve Loza - trumpet
Cheryl Keyes - piano
Roberto Miranda - bass
Jack Bishop - acoustic guitar, vocals
Chris Garcia - percussion
David Green - electric guitar
Gee Rabe - steel drum
Jordan Miller - trumpet, flugelhorn
Douglas Wadle - trombone
Andy Connell - soprano sax, clarinet
(unknown) - tenor sax
Dylan King - tuba
Charles Sharp - baritone sax
Nick Bergh - congas
Garrett Savacho - vibes, piano
Nakisha Nesmith - vocals

WoRLd jAZz 2001 Listening Samples

Misturada (Coming soon)

Freedom Song (Coming soon)

Felicidade/Lugar Comum (Coming soon)

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