Blue Mondays

Ed Cherry is a distinguished jazz guitarist known for his expressive sound and deep roots in the tradition. A longtime member of Dizzy Gillespie's ensembles, including the United Nation Orchestra, Cherry has performed and recorded extensively with leading artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Henry Threadgill, and Roy Hargrove, and continues to appear on stages around the world.

Ed Cherry is a distinguished jazz guitarist known for his expressive sound and deep roots in the tradition. A longtime member of Dizzy Gillespie's ensembles, including the United Nation Orchestra, Cherry has performed and recorded extensively with leading artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Henry Threadgill, and Roy Hargrove, and continues to appear on stages around the world.

John Allred is an acclaimed jazz trombonist known for his warm sound, remarkable versatility, and deep roots in the jazz tradition. A featured soloist, arranger, and educator, Allred has performed with leading ensembles including Woody Herman's Young Thundering Herd, the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Equally at home in big band, small ensemble, and traditional jazz settings, he brings a distinctive blend of virtuosity, swing, and expressive artistry to audiences around the world.

John Allred is an acclaimed jazz trombonist known for his warm sound, remarkable versatility, and deep roots in the jazz tradition. A featured soloist, arranger, and educator, Allred has performed with leading ensembles including Woody Herman's Young Thundering Herd, the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Equally at home in big band, small ensemble, and traditional jazz settings, he brings a distinctive blend of virtuosity, swing, and expressive artistry to audiences around the world.

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Ralph Moore is a leading voice in the jazz tradition, known for his rich tone, lyrical phrasing, and expressive style. A longtime collaborator with artists such as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Haynes, he brings decades of performance experience and a distinctive musical voice to perform with MSU Jazz Orchestras.

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Ralph Moore is a leading voice in the jazz tradition, known for his rich tone, lyrical phrasing, and expressive style. A longtime collaborator with artists such as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Haynes, he brings decades of performance experience and a distinctive musical voice to perform with MSU Jazz Orchestras.