Contact
- Paul Westbrook
- texins@enerjazz.com
Carnival
By Steve Spiegl (1994)
Basin Street Blues
By Spencer Williams (1928); Arr. James Morrison
Green Hill Zone
By Masato Nakamura (2024); Arr. Patrick Bartley; Orch Clint Bleil
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Dolphinology (On Green Dolphin Street)
By Bronisław Kaper (1947); Arr. Tom Kubis
Early Autumn
By Ralph Burns and Woody Herman (1947); Arr. Tom Kubis
Tapestry
By Patrick Bartley
What A Little Moonlight Can Do
By Harry M. Woods (1934); Arr. Paul Westbrook
Cherokee
By Ray Noble (1938)
Blood Count
By Billy Strayhorn (1967)
Don’t Your Worry ‘Bout A Thing
By Stevie Wonder (1974); Arr. Matt Harris
Reach
By Patrick Bartley; Arr. Vince Norman
Patrick Bartley is a GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader known for his boundless versatility, virtuosic technique, and expressive and beautiful tone. Patrick is a musician with experience in a wide range of situations, from appearing on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to being featured in the Emmy-nominated HBO special Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Masterclass, which premiered at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Although a South Florida native, Patrick is a has spent most of his professional music career in NYC prior to graduating from the Manhattan School of Music. As an on-demand sideman, he has performed and recorded with musicians such as Louis Hayes, Jonathan Batiste, Mulgrew Miller, Jeff Coffin, and Wynton Marsalis, and has performed at world-renowned venues such as The STAPLES Center, Madison Square Garden, and the Black Sea Jazz Festival.
The Texins Jazz Band is a full 18-piece big band based in Dallas, TX. The band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. From 1986-2019 the band operated as The Texas Instruments Jazz Band and was organized through the Texins Association (Dallas, Texas) of Texas Instruments. The Texins Association ceased operation in 2019 and the band became the Texins Jazz Band in 2020. The majority of band members have STEM based degrees and careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
The group formed in the summer of 1986, sparked by an ad placed in a TI company newspaper. The band quickly reached a sustainable level and has remained active since its inception. Almost everyone played in high school and/or college and is glad to have an outlet to continue to study and play jazz. The band rehearses every Tuesday night at Dallas College, Richland Campus.
The band is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026.
Next Guest Artist Concert: Sun, May 31, 7pm at the Eisemann Center - guest artist John Pizzarelli - TICKET LINK
Fall Guest Artist Concert: Sat, Oct 24, 7pm at the Eisemann Center with Gunhild Carling
Director: Bill Centera
Saxes
Paul Westbrook (President) - B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Alejandro Vera (Treasurer) - M.S. Electrical Engineering
Gerry Burnham - Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
David West - M.S. Manufacturing Engr / Materials Science
Chris McGuire - M.Music
Trombones
Dan Canterbury - B.A. Music Education
Steve Schulz – B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engr; MBA
Jason Shick - B.S. Computer Science
Joe Mehling – M.A. Music Education
Trumpets
John Alptekin - Ph.D. Chemistry
David Randall - B.M. Music Performance
Andrew Kortze - B.S. Electrical Engineering
Dennis Doane - B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Rhythm
Bill Sallee (bass) - M.S. Electrical Engineering
Frank Luna (bass) - B.S. Chemical & Biological Engineering
Terry Bartlett (guitar) - M.S. Electrical Engineering
Mike Coldewey (piano) - M.Music; Software Developer
Chris Lichtenberg (drums) - Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
Vocalist
Nicole Bernard – B.S. Advertising - Business
The Berkner Jazz Band is a widely recognized performing group from Richardson ISD. Their mission is to enrich lives through musical performance, community outreach, and educational opportunities. All students are involved in a variety of other fine arts ensembles, including marching band, concert band, string orchestra, choir, and mariachi.
Berkner Jazz is one of the premier live performance ensembles for the City of Richardson, performing at annual events such as the COR Santa’s Village. Students consistently participate and earn Area spots in the yearly TMEA All-State Jazz audition. Berkner Jazz consistently earns superior ratings in festivals around the DFW Metroplex. For more information about donating to the financial assistance program that supports these musicians’ opportunity to participate in Berkner Jazz, email Mr. Austin Townsend at austin.townsend@risd.org
Co-Directors: Austin Townsend and Nathaniel Holland
Saxes
Princess Ivie Enosegbe
Guillermo Perez
Drake Stewart
Oliver Tennant
Josue Trejos
Trombones
Kane Akeman
Morgan Bolton
Brandon Lopez Cruz
David Pamposa
Josthin Posadas
Trumpets
Lukas Diaz
Adrian Gomez
Alexa Vera
Connor Waits
Rhythm
Logan Diaz (drums)
Ares Tristan Garcia (drums)
Mitchell Johnson (drums)
Brandon Rojas (guitar)
Josephine Romi (bass)
Beckett Russell (Piano)
Michael Sepan (vibes)
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