Alan Hood
Assistant Professor, DMA (ABD), Trumpet
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Biography

Trumpeter Alan Hood hails from the small upstate New York town of Pumpkin Hook and has been performing music for over 30 years.  Mr. Hood toured the world with the Phil Collins Big Band, appearing at the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals and New York City's prestigious Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.  He is among featured soloists on the band's live compact disc recording "A Hot Night in Paris," on the Atlantic jazz label. Appearing with the orchestras of Woody Herman, Glenn Miller and Harry James, and performing on stage with Ray Charles, Doc Severinsen, Natalie Cole, Manhattan Transfer, Arturo Sandoval, the Richie Cole Alto Madness Orchestra, Jon Faddis, Conte Candoli, Clark Terry and Wynton Marsalis, to name just a few, has rewarded Alan with an array of irreplaceable memories and a well spring of professional experience.

Dividing his career between performing and teaching full time at the University of Denver 's Lamont School of Music as Associate Professor of Trumpet, Al directs the Lamont Jazz Ensemble and performs extensively with the faculty brass quintet, Aries, and the faculty jazz combo, The Climb.  Al hosted the highly acclaimed 2004 International Trumpet Guild conference at the Lamont School of Music, and is the host of the annual Rafael Mendez Brass Institute at DU, which features the Summit Brass.

As a freelance trumpeter he continuously performs and records in and beyond the Colorado region with the Denver Brass, the Ken Walker Jazz Sextet, the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra and the Bob Montgomery-Pete Olstad Big Band.

Prior to his 1999 appointment with the University of Denver, Alan taught jazz trumpet and musicology at the University of Miami while pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in jazz performance.  Mr. Hood holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Music degree from Northern Illinois University, and has taught music at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Richmond in Virginia. His trumpet mentors include Vince DiMartino, Ron Modell, Ray Crisara, Howard Rowe and the late Gil Johnson.

A leading authority on the life and work of jazz trumpet legend, Clifford Brown, his doctoral research topic, Al has to his credit, several published articles on Brown and been invited to present his findings at international conferences.

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Alan J. Hood

1426 South Olathe Way

Aurora, Colorado 80017

(303) 587-7590 (home) (303) 871-6918 (office)

e-mail: ahood@du.edu  

I. EDUCATION

. University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Jazz Performance, A. B. D.

Dissertation Title (in progress): Married to Jazz: An Examination of the Life and Music of Clifford

Benjamin Brown, Sr.

. University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance, Jazz Emphasis

Completed One-Year Residency, 1993

. Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois

Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, 1992

. University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance, with Distinction, 1989

PRIMARY INSTRUCTORS : Gil Johnson (UM), Ray Crisara (UT), Ron Modell (NIU), Vince DiMartino (UK) Dick Jones (Rochester Philharmonic), Jim Hynes (NYC freelance), and Howard Rowe (NY schools)

ADDITIONAL STUDIES : Louis Davidson, Jon Faddis, Tim Hagans, Roger Ingram, Arnold Jacobs, Don Jacoby, Boysie Lowery, Wynton Marsalis, Barry Ries, Red Rodney, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Shew,

Whit Sidener, Steve Turré, Allen Vizzutti, and Kenny Wheeler

II. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

. University of Denver : Assistant Professor of Trumpet (tenure track), 1999 to present

Responsibilities: Trumpet Studio and master class, Freshman Theory and Ear Training (1999-2002), Faculty Brass Quintet and Jazz Combo, Brass Pedagogy, Small Ensemble Coaching, Mentoring and the Lamont Jazz Ensemble (2002-present)

. University of Miami: Semester Lecturer in Applied Performance (Studio Music and Jazz) and Musicology and Jazz Brass Coordinator (Administrative), 1997 to 1999

Responsibilities: Jazz Trumpet Studio, Evolution of Jazz, Evolution of Rock, Jazz Band III Jazz Brass Forum, and Applied Trumpet

. University of Miami: Doctoral Teaching Assistant in Jazz, 1994 to 1997

Responsibilities: Jazz Trumpet Studio, Evolution of Jazz, Big Bands, Combos, and Improvisation Class Assistant

. University of Richmond, Virginia: Visiting Instructor in Trumpet and Jazz , 1993 to 1994

Responsibilities: Trumpet Studio, Jazz Band, Jazz Appreciation, Pep Band, Jazz Combos, Jazz Theory, and Brass Ensemble

. University of Texas: Assistant Instructor in Trumpet and

Jazz , 1992 to 1993

Responsibilities: Applied Trumpet, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Appreciation

. Northern Illinois University : Graduate Teaching Assistant in Jazz , 1989 to 1991

Responsibilities : Jazz Band III, Music Appreciation, Jazz Theory, and Applied Trumpet   

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

. Pete Olstad-Bob Montgomery Big Band, 2002-present

. Ken Walker Jazz Sextet, 2000 to present

. Hot Tomatoes Swing Orchestra, 2000 to present

. Lead Trumpet, Naples Philharmonic Orch., Doc Severinsen,            soloist, Erich Kunzel, conductor, 2000

. The Aries Brass Quintet, artists-in-residence at the Lamont            School of Music, 1999 to present

. The Climb Jazz Combo, artists-in-residence at the Lamont             School of Music, 1999 to present

. The Denver Brass, 1999 to present

. Richie Cole's Alto Madness Orchestra, 1999

. University of Miami Faculty Jazz Combo, 1998 to 1999

. Phil Collins Big Band, U.S. and European Tour, Summer 1998

. Arturo Sandoval Big Band, 1998

. Palm Beach Pops Orchestra, Principal Jazz Trumpet, 1998 to 1999

. Guest Soloist with the University of Miami Salsa Ensemble,             1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000

. Willie Chirino (Sony Latin artist) Orchestra, 1997 to 1998

. Guest Performer for the International Association of Jazz Record     Collectors' Conference, 1997

. Guest Faculty Soloist with the University of Miami Concert Jazz      Band, 1997 and 1998

. Guest Faculty Soloist with the University of Miami Studio Jazz         Band, 1997 and 1998

. Dennis Noday Big Band, 1996 to 1998

. Melton Mustafa Orchestra, 1996 and 1997

. Woody Herman Orchestra, various dates, 1996 to 2000

. Guest Soloist with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich           Kunzel, Conductor, 1996

. Glenn Miller Orchestra, Substitute, 1993

. Guest Soloist with the Northern Illinois All-University Jazz Band,     1992

. Rob Parton's JazzTech Big Band, 1990 to 1992

. Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band, E-flat Cornet,          tours from 1989 to 1991

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

. Faculty member for the University of Denver Jazz Camp, 2004-     present

. Faculty combo coach for the Colorado Conservatory of the Jazz     Arts, 2002-2004

. Co-director of the National Academy of Recording Arts and            Sciences' South Florida "Grammy in the Schools" Jazz                  Ensemble, Nestor Torres, guest artist, 1998

. Miami Site Coordinator for the National Academy of Recording       Arts and Sciences' "Grammy in the Schools" event, 1996

FREELANCE AND SCHOOL ENGAGEMENTS WITH:

. Oleta Adams, Jamey Aebersold, Manny Albam, Gerald Albright, Steve Allen, Ernie Andrews, Susan Anton, Louis Bellson, Keith Brion, Dave Brubeck, Peabo Bryson, Bobby Caldwell, Ed Calle, Conté Candoli, James Carter, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Natalie Cole, Cal Collins, Ray Conniff, Bill Conti, Celia Cruz, Xavier Cugat, Vic Damone, Beverly D'Angelo, Buddy DeFranco, Raul DiBlasio, Bill Dobbins, George Duke, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Larry Elgart, Peter Erskine, Jon Faddis, John Fedchock, Roberta Flack, Carl Fontana, Four Tops, Connie Francis, Curtis Fuller, Lesley Gore, Eydie Gorme, Tim Hagans, Marvin Hamlisch, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Steve Houghton, Englebert Humperdinck, James Ingram, Duffy Jackson, Harry James Orchestra, Clay Jenkins, Quincy Jones, Shirley Jones, Carol Lawrence, Steve Lawrence, Will Lee, Joe Lovano, Rob McConnell, Maureen McGovern, Bob McGrath, Jim McNeely, Melissa Manchester, Chuck Mangione, Manhattan Transfer, Wynton Marsalis, Johnny Mathis, Fred Mills, Peter Matz, Bob Mintzer, James Moody, Joe Mosello, Gerry Mulligan, Chico O'Farrill, Jimmy Owens, Bernadette Peters, Roberta Peters, Bucky and John Pizzarelli, Kim Richmond, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Ronald Romm, Arturo Sandoval, Maria Schneider, Diane Schuur, Doc Severinsen, Bud Shank, Byron Stripling, Ira Sullivan, Donna Summer, the Temptations, Toni Tenille, Clark Terry, Ed Thigpen, Steve Turré, Jeff Tyzik, Phil Urso, Chris Vadala, Allen Vizzutti, John von Ohlen, Bobby Watson, Kenny Werner, Jiggs Whigham, Roger Williams

III. ACHIEVEMENTS

PUBLICATIONS:

. International Trumpet Guild Journal, "An Interview with Ron          Modell," June 2005

. International Trumpet Guild Journal , article on Clifford Brown,     June 2002

. IAJE Newsletter - Colorado Unit, "The Developing Trumpeter,"      September 2001

. International Trumpet Guild Journal, contributor to Ray Crisara     article, March 2000

. International Association of Jazz Educators Research Papers,         article on Clifford Brown, 1997

. The Instrumentalist, feature interview with Ray Crisara, 1995

. Jazz Educators Journal, cover article on Clifford Brown, 1994   

. Jazz Trumpet Journal, two feature articles, 1992 and 1993

RECORDINGS:

. Denver Brass, John Williams , 2006

. Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, Come Fly With Us, 2006

. Keith Oxman (with Curtis Fuller), Dues in Progress, 2006

. Ken Walker Sextet on Live at the Oasis, Volume 8, KUVO-FM         radio (89.5), 2005

. Mike Pagan Big Band, Pag's Groove , 2005

. Kendor Jazz Band Publications Demonstration CD, 2005

. Ken Walker Sextet, Terra Firma , 2005

. Mojo Watson, Black Beauty, 2004

. Denver Brass, Misbehavin', 2003

. Kutandara, Rugare, 2003

. University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, Jazz Miami, 2002

. Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, Swingin'!, 2002

. Denver Brass, The Brass Music of Chris Hazell , 2002

. Ken Walker Sextet on Live at the Oasis, Volume 5, KUVO-FM           radio (89.5), 2002

. Aries Brass Quintet, Aries Stands Alone, 2002

. The Denver Brass, O Holy Night , 2001

. Dana Paul and the Nantucket Sound, Live in Concert, 2000

. The Phil Collins Big Band, A Hot Night in Paris, 1999

. Ray Charles, In Concert, DVD, 1999

. Ed Calle, Sunset Harbor , 1999

. Dennis Noday Orchestra, A Tribute to Stan Kenton , 1998

. Two Live Crew, Real One, 1998

. Tony Boyd Quintet, Out of the Dark, 1994

. University of Texas Jazz Orchestra, Loose Ends, 1993

. Rob Parton's JazzTech Big Band, Featuring Conté Candoli, 1992      and The Count Is In, 1993

. Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble, Kids Are Pretty

  People, 1991

AWARDS:

. Host of the 29th annual International Trumpet Guild conference,     University of Denver, 2004

. University of Denver Office of Multicultural Affairs Grant, Jon         Faddis, guest performer, 2000

. Northern Illinois University Graduate Teaching Award, 1991

. Downbeat magazine's Student Music Awards: "Outstanding            Musician," 1990 and 1992

. Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble  "Outstanding                Member," 1990

. O. Helton Acres Memorial Scholarship for Academic                      Achievement,  1989

. University of Kentucky Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner,   Concerto by Henri Tomasi, 1988

. Aspen Music Festival, Jazz Performance Fellowship, 1987

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITY:

   . Clinic presentation on Clifford Brown, National Trumpet              Competition, Fairfax, VA, 2006

   . University of Denver Faculty Research Fund Grant, Clifford         Brown's Wilmington , 2006

  . Lecture/Performance on Clifford Brown, University of Denver        Provost's Luncheon, Invited Guest, 2005

. Panel presentation on Clifford Brown, ITG conference,                  University of Denver, 2004

. Chief Researcher, Interviewer and Consultant for published             biography on Clifford Brown (released March 2000), Dr. Nick        Catalano, author, Oxford University Press, publisher,                   1996 to 1999

. International Association of Jazz Educators - Chicago                     Conference, 1997 Research paper presentation on Clifford Brown

. International Association of Jazz Record Collectors - Sarasota,       Clifford Brown presentation, 1997

. Guest Speaker on WDNA (88.9 FM) radio for Clifford Brown          birthday tribute - Miami, October 1996

STUDENT'S ACHIEVEMENTS:

. Brynn Rector, ITG Jazz Competition, Bangkok, Thailand, tied for   second place, 2005

. Arturo Rocha, tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2004

. Veigar Margeirsson, trumpeter for TV's Chicago Hope series,     2000

. Michael Rodriguez, IAJE-Stan Getz/Clifford Brown fellowship recipient - top prize, 1998; Winner, ITG Jazz Competition, 1999

  . Joel Behrman, 2nd place, University of Central Florida                  International Trumpet Guild chapter Collegiate Jazz Trumpet         Competition, 1997

. Brian MacDonald, lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, 1997

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

. International Association of Jazz Educators

. International Trumpet Guild - Life Member

. Selmer/Bach Corporation - Artist/Clinician for Conn "Vintage         One" Trumpets and Flugelhorns

. Denver Musicians Union