Dr. Michael Mazzatenta

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Dr. Michael Mazzatenta, piano

Dr. Diana Sipes, flute

Trent Spofford, bass

Paul Bowman, drums

TX A&M - Corpus Christi

Dr. Michael Mazzatenta - Faculty Recital:  

Jazz Piano and Friends!

Performed were: jazz standards arranged by Mazz, Dave Brubeck classics, and the Claude Bolling Flute Suite. This was the highlight of my teaching year!


Mazzjazz group performed to an enthusiastic audience at High Point University, Highpoint NC. Please enjoy this video excerpt of "Freeland" composed by Mark Mazzatenta from the concert.



                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                        L to R:

                                                                                             Michael Mazzatenta, piano

                                                                                             Max Wood, drums

                                                                                             Wolfgang Planz, bass

                                                                                             Mark Mazzatenta, guitar




TWO RECENT HANDBELL-COMPETITION WINS!

INTO THE FOREST, BELL TREE AND HANDBELL CHOIR COMPOSITION CONTEST WINNERS:

"Gladness and Grace" by Michael Mazzatenta - available at:  Handbell World | Gladness and Grace Mazzatenta, Michael | Handbell World


and "Air and Hornpipe" by Sondra Tucker


Also ​"Fervent Freedom" was chosen as the WINNER of the Handbell Composition Contest sponsored by Area 12 of the Handbell Musicians of America! Michael received a cash award, a publishing contract, and a performance at the Area 12 Handbell Conference in San Clemente, CA on July 3, 2022.