Born 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.

Joining Cole during his session is Joe Porter on bass and John Jenkins on drums (both play often at Al Downing Jazz Association's Monday Night Jazz Jam).

Set List:

1. Just One of Those Things - Cole Porter

2. Pannonica - Thelonious Monk

3. Red-Tinted Sky - Cole Hazlitt

Personnel:

Cole Hazlitt - vibraphones

Joe Porter - bass

John Jenkins - drums