Back to the HUJE jazz band, Part 1: 1978 (Howard Univ. Jazz Ens.)

In the past were posted the 1981, 1983, and 1984.  Here are 3 more, starting with today's post of the 1978 installment, and many thanks to our friends who find these things and then are willing to pass them on to others to enjoy.  Information for this one on this page.  The summary on discogs:

Howard University Jazz Ensemble (HUJE), Washington DC, USA, was founded in 1975 by its director, Fred Irby, III. Outstanding performances in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean have caused it to be recognized as one of the foremost college jazz ensembles. HUJE has been heard on radio and television as well as in concert, often appearing with celebrated performers. Members of the HUJE have won awards as performers and composers/arrangers, and the ensemble includes among its alumni several practicing jazz artists. Additionally, the HUJE was featured during the 1992, 1996 and 2005 Kennedy Center Honors Gala (CBS-TV). The HUJE has released thirty-four recordings in a distinguished series that began in 1976.

34! wow.

A great sample track, St. Thomas by Night, by Marsvyn David: