Congratulations to Luke Ramee (’24) for playing trombone in the All-State Jazz Band!!

Public, Private, or Home-schooled students from the entire state who had been selected to the All-Region Jazz Band in January were eligible to audition for the All-State Jazz Band during CA spring break in March.  The audition consisted of a jazz head (melody), etude (technical study), improvisation, and sight-reading.

This year Luke Ramee earned 3rd chair, ranking him as the 3rd best middle school jazz trombonist in the entire state!! 3 Cary Academy Band students have been selected to All-State Jazz Band since its inception in 2004. Luke is the first Cary Academy 6th grader ever selected to an All-State Band or Jazz Band!

The MS All-State Jazz Band was directed by Dr. Wes Parker, director of jazz studies at NCSU and a fellow jazz trombone player. The HS All-State Jazz Band was directed by Bryan Carter of Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC.  Bryan’s father, Ron Carter, is a legendary jazz bass player.

Luke and Ron Carter, iconic jazz bass player

All-State MS Jazz Band 2018 – Manteca (Luke has a solo.  The CA US Jazz Band has also played this tune)

All-State MS Jazz Band 2018 – Ya Gotta Try

All-State MS Jazz Band 2018 – Brother Mister

All-State MS Jazz Band 2018 – Angel Eyes

All-State MS Jazz Band 2018 – Bernie’s Tune