The
Spokane All-City Jazz Program (SAJE)is in its eighth year under the
direction of Rob Tapper. The program began with one big band fielding
some of the finest young jazz musicians in the area. Since that first
year the program has expanded to the Middle School programs and has
served over 250 young musicians. SAJE ensembles have had the
opportunity to perform with jazz greats such as Reggie Thomas, Dave
Pietro and Paul Mckee along with performing at the All-Northwest MENC
Conference, Ella’s Supper Club and for the Spokane Jazz Orchestra.
Members of the ensembles have gone on to some of the finest schools in
the country.
History
