Cole Hazlitt Latin Quintet

1265 1st Street,Sarasota FL 34236

20 June, 2022

Description

Cole HazlittBorn in the Tampa Bay area, drummer/vibraphonist/latin percussionist/composer, and educator, Cole Hazlitt, is a versatile musician covering a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Cole graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a masters in jazz vibraphone, studying under Joe Locke, as well as completing a bachelor's degree in Jazz drum set. Cole was the drummer for the Grammy nominated Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz ensemble for four years, directed by Bobby Sanabria. Cole has composed and arranged several pieces of music for big band, orchestra, and small ensembles, as well as composing the music for short films. Cole is well versed in the usage of electronics in compositions as well.Cole’s musical influences often come from Afro-Cuban music, and Brazilian music, combined with harmonies from the Western European classical tradition. His compositions have been performed at Dizzy’s Jazz club, The New School, The Manhattan School of Music, along with many other venues.