Pete Christlieb, one of the great woodwind all-stars of the 20th century, will perform as guest artist with the SDSU Jazz Ensemble conducted by Bill Yeager at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, in Smith Recital Hall.

About Christlieb

Christlieb has been a driving force in West Coast jazz for more than 30 years. For 20 years, he was a member of “The Tonight Show” band with Doc Severinsen, where he played roaring solos during the station breaks.

“For me, the exposure and promotion that I received was immeasurable,” said Christlieb.

He also played in big bands led by Bob Florence, Bill Holman and Louie Bellson, and with small groups led by Jack Sheldon and co-led with Don Menza and Warne Marsh. From the ‘70s to the ‘90s, the sound of Christlieb’s tenor could be heard on television and motion picture sound tracks and recordings.

Inside and outside the studio

Besides studio work, Christlieb is active as a guest soloist and clinician at colleges and jazz festivals throughout the U.S. He also continues to record under his own label, Bosco Records. 

He can be heard with his own recently formed 10-piece group, The Tall and Small Band, and with his own quartet as well as the Bill Holman Orchestra, both live and on CD.  Christlieb has played in the wind section on the “Star Trek” shows and has had featured solos on CDs like Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable.”

Tickets
 
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this great musician paired with San Diego’s top collegiate jazz ensemble. Tickets, priced at $10 and $15, are available online at www.music.sdsu.edu and one hour before performance time at the Smith Recital Hall box office. For further information, please call (619) 594-1017.