Music Education Enterprises, L.L.C. is an organization whose purpose is to expose students to the dynamic world of jazz while educating them about the use of various forms of technology as it relates to the production of music in both live performance and contemporary music production. Join us as we invite students to take a look at the kind of technology that is used in the production of virtually every CD, and movie and television soundtrack they hear. "An Exploration Of Jazz and Technology" is a 40 minute presentation designed to engage your students by exposing them to a high level musical performance in a variety of jazz styles and absorbing them in a lively informative discussion about the kinds of technological tools employed in the production of all types of contemporary music. This program, geared for students in grades K through 8, is presented by the Sirocco Jazz Trio, a trio made up of first-rate musicians.
MEET THE SIROCCO JAZZ TRIO
Barry Sachais: Trombone
Barry is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music with both a Bachelor’s Degree in performance and a Master’s Degree in music education. He also holds New Jersey certification as a supervisor and as a principal. Barry has over 30 years experience as a music educator in the New Jersey public school system, and also has extensive experience in performance with various rock groups, jazz groups and big bands.
Joe Mosello: Trumpet
Simply put, Joe is one of the most respected trumpet players in the world. He
is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York and
he has held tenured positions with The Maynard Ferguson Band and The
Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Throughout the years, Joe has appeared with
many of the most revered artists of our time, ranging from Frank
Sinatra to Blood, Sweat, and Tears. He can be heard on movie and television sound tracks and numerous recordings. Joe’s
performance on the Maynard Fergusson hit recording, “Gonna Fly Now”, a
song best known for its role in the movie “Rocky,” earned him a gold
record. Joe is currently active as an instructor at New Jersey City University, Lehigh University, and John P. Stevens High School in Edison.
George Rizzi: Technology Wizard and Guitar
George attended the College of New Jersey and holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. He also pursued graduate studies at Rutgers University. George's career in the music industry spans four decades and includes recording contracts with Buddah Records, Warner Bros/Atlantic Records, and various tenures as Musical Director for internationally known entities. George's professional endeavors include performance, arranging and production, with particular emphasis on the use of computer technology as it relates to contemporary music production. His expertise includes extensive knowledge of MIDI production, and the use of sound samples and sequencing.
