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Eleven Years of Outstanding Service
Bob Soder has been a life long resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He
developed his musical interest at an early age and it is this same interest
he claims has given him success as a musician, teacher and composer. After
gaining a great deal of musical experience in high school such as;
organizing his own band and writing his first musical pieces, he attended
San Francisco State College. His other studies included composition studies
with Wendell Otey, William Ward, and Darius Milhaud.
With all this background and talent, his desire to teach became a reality.
Since 1955 he has been inspiring music students at Pleasant Hill High
School. Being that Mr. Soder's main concern is jazz, his attempts to aid
students in this musical direction have been most rewarding. His first
student jazz band at Pleasant Hill High School was in 1955. Since then, the
Pleasant Hill High School Concert Jazz Band has been climbing ever upward in
musical achievement. Mr. Soder has also benefited in his own right by his
increased number of published works coming-out every year. His total now
numbering 14 publications.
This album is a tribute to the fine bands and young musicians that have
created moments of musical success, and to the man that made it all possible.
10 Years
For the past ten years, Pleasant Hill High School's Jazz Band has presented
an annual record album. Mr. Soder, director, has inspired many talented
students. Through his efforts the band has become widely publicized;
including a television appearance in 1968. This year for your double
enjoyment--the annual "Jazz Trac" will include one album containing
recordings from Jazz Tracs one through nine, plus the new sounds of Jazz
Trac Ten.
Side 1
Jazz Trac Ten
The first three selections were written by Bob Soder, director. "Cookin'
With Friends" starts-off with a blues piano solo by David Toby and an alto
sax solo by Alex Foster. The build-up is a shout chorus backing Jon Faddis
on trumpet. "Blue Encounter" features Denise Palmer on alto saxophone. On
the Latin side; "Flamenco de Funk" begins with a hearty baritone sax solo by
Clayton Englar. Also Denise Palmer on flute, David Burton on piano, and Jim
Hilbun on alto sax.
Side 2
Jazz Trac Ten
The band borrowed "Woody's Whistle" by Nat Pierce, from Woody Herman's band.
Soloists include: Tom Barnard, Jim Hilbun, Mike Otes, and David Toby. "Black
and Blue" is a Mat Schon tune, with a muted trumpet solo by Tom Barnard,
piano solo by Jeff Winfield and a jazz trumpet solo by Jon Faddis. "The New
Arrival" was the group featured as guest soloists at the 11th Annual Jazz
Concert. The group includes: George Duke-piano, Jim Dukey-alto sax, Chris
Poehler-bass, and Jim Zimmerman-drums. Jim Dukey arranged the standard,
"Stella by Starlight" for the band and quartet as complete ensemble.
Side 3
JAZZ TRAC ONE: "555 Feet High" by Bill Potts, 1960. Arranged by Bob
Soder. Soloists:
Shirley Rogers, piano;
Loren Concil, alto sax;
Allen Grissette,
drums.
JAZZ TRAC TWO: "4:30 A.M." by Bob Soder, 1961. Soloists:
Shirley Rogers, piano;
Terry Hughes, alto sax.
JAZZ TRAC THREE: "Jazz Counter" by Bob Soder, 1962. Soloists:
Shirley Rogers
piano;
Jim Dukey,
alto sax;
Ken Heiges,
drums;
Chris Poehler, bass;
Ron Rose, trumpet.
JAZZ TRAC FOUR: "I Remember Clifford" by Benny Golsen. Soloists:
Ken Heiges, vibes;
Shirley Rogers, piano;
Carl Leach, trumpet;
Jim Dukey, alto sax.
JAZZ TRAC FIVE: "Allemande" by Bob Soder, 1964. Featuring:
Ray Keller,
Carl Leach,
Chris Soder,
Ron Rogers,
Bill Patterson,
Larry Carthen,
Tom Webster.
Side 4
JAZZ TRAC SIX: "The Quota" by Jimmy Heath, 1965. Sextet:
Carl Leach, trumpet;
Ray Keller, tenor sax;
Steve Clausen, trombone;
Chris Soder, piano;
Ron Rogers, bass;
Jack King, drums.
JAZZ TRAC SEVEN: "Rainy Day" Arranged by Don Piestrip, 1966. Featuring
guest soloist Pat Huston on trumpet.
JAZZ TRAC EIGHT: "Eassy" by Bob Soder, 1967. Soloists:
Becky Barnard, alto sax and flute;
Jim Gammon, trumpet;
Doug Hansen, tenor sax;
Bob Fairbanks, bass.
JAZZ TRAC NINE: "Moments Notice" by John Coltrane, 1968. Features
guest soloist Mel Martin on tenor sax.
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