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The University of Kentucky brings together many jazz ensembles, and Duelity was one of the performances of the event. The band was made up of about fifteen members playing different instruments. These instruments include trumpets, flutes, drums, piano, and saxophone. These instruments together produced a fantastic performance that kept the audience enthralled for its duration. The players were very passionate and obviously very skilled. From watching them play, the audience can tell that they have had countless hours of practice to produced harmonized tunes that flow into each other effortlessly. The various instruments also complimented each other. The director of the ensemble ensured that the members hit all the right notes and guided the instrumentalists throughout their performance.
There are a few instances of audience participation. The video was taken from somewhere among the audience, and one can hear their response. They clap and cheer enthusiastically at various intervals during the performance. At the end of solo performances we can also see their appreciations there were cheers from the crowd. At the end, the audience as well as the director clapped and cheered showing that they had enjoyed the show immensely.
There were two amazing solo performances within the whole performance. The first was by a young man playing the flute. His performance was accompanied by drums and the piano. What was most mesmerizing about it was the high notes that he hit with his flute. It was also quite impressive how he moved from the high notes to the lowest while holding his own. He did not falter at any point, and the rest of the band took joined him seamlessly afterward. Towards the end, another gentleman also had a brief solo on a trumpet. The other trumpet players allowed him to take over briefly and just like the flute; he delivered a sterling performance with dramatic notes.
On the whole, I would say that the event was a huge success. The band was awe-inspiring and had intimate knowledge of their instruments. Every single member of the group played their instrument to perfection resulting in a harmonized sound. All the players were well versed with their pieces because there were no mishaps or interruptions at all. Throughout the performance, we can hear the audience give a positive response by either clapping or cheering. The band members were also very confident. Their director kept leading them, but it is also evident that they had practiced their performance ahead of time.
I would recommend the jazz concert to anyone. The music is quite entertaining and lasts only for a short while ensuring that the audience does not get bored. What I loved most about it were the cheerful band and director as well as the audience. Everyone seemed excited to hear the music, and this is obvious from their claps and cheers. A receptive and appreciative audience is very encouraging for the band, and it helps them become more confident and deliver an authentic performance. I saw nothing wrong with the whole performance, and I would definitely enjoy a repeat of the entire thing.
Jazz music is a unique genre that involves several instruments. Each of them requires considerable skill and practice. Individual instrumentalists then have to learn to work together to deliver a harmonized sound as per their desired music. The University of Kentucky concert is one of the best jazz experiences I have heard. I would encourage jazz lovers as well as newbies to attend the show or any other jazz concert to get a taste of the unique and spectacular sounds of different instruments.
Works Cited
“Duelity – UK Jazz Ensemble” YouTube. Uploaded on 14 Oct 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGhd4pMM1kI&feature=youtu.be
