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Over the past few years, Jon
Palacio Jr. has emerged as one of newest writer/arranger’s in the
Bay area. His writing style is best defined as the melding of strong
rhythmic concepts with lush melodic content. Mr. Palacio is most readily
recognized as one of the bay area’s authentic Latin big band writers. He
incorporates powerful melodic and harmonic texture with the true spice
of Latin rhythms to his charts. Whether it is the complexity of the
music or it’s rich harmonic structure, Palacio’s compositions possess
the passion and intensity that musicians enjoy playing. College and
university jazz bands frequently perform his charts across the country;
however, a growing number of professional groups have started recording
and performing his songs as well. Not only is his published works known
in the United States, Palacio’s music is spreading to countries like
Peru, Argentina, Philippines, Chile, Brazil, and Italy to name a few.
Although he specializes in
Latin charts for big bands, Palacio also composes for orchestra,
symphonic bands, chamber ensembles and choral groups. He has written for
commercials, musicals and other recording projects. He is in demand for
writing commissioned works for high schools, colleges and private
organizations and continually adds new works to his repertoire.
Mr. Palacio attended
California State University--Hayward where he received a B.A. in
composition under the tutelage of composer/trombonist Dave Eshelman and
M.A. in composition under Dr. Jeffrey Miller. While at CSUH, Palacio
matured into a talented jazz pianist and prolific writer, earning
national awards for composition and performance. Jon Palacio has
returned to Chabot College as the Director of Jazz Studies. |
