Michael Tracy

Retirement Concert
2023-04-04 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | University of Louisville, 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40292, United States
When transferring to UofL in 1970, never could I have imagined in my wildest dreams that I would retire from the School of Music fifty-four years later. That just seems incredible, to be associated with any one place that long much less the close association with faculty, administrators, staff and especially the students. I am proud of what I was able to accomplish, primarily building a full-fledged jazz program from nothing and getting to meet so many others from throughout the world. The University and School of Music afforded me opportunities to experience many things others only dream of – I got to dream and dream big. I am thankful for their trust in me and trust in what I believed in but, as with all things, there is a time to pass those opportunities on to others.

When asked how I would like to celebrate my retirement, the answer was easy. In the late 90’s my friend and colleague John La Barbera wrote a piece for jazz trio, orchestra and solo tenor saxophone for my CD Facets. We did record ASSUMPTION but never had the opportunity to play it live and I had wanted to do so for years. I reached out to another friend and colleague, Kimcherie Lloyd, to see if she and the SofM Symphony Orchestra would be willing to join in the fun. Kim was the conductor for the original recording, so it was a fitting way to make music with friends and students, no better way to tie all together. Thanks to all for making this all possible.

Available Transcripts

“Changes” – Retirement by Marty Rosen, given by Kimcherie Lloyd

“Reflections” – Michael Tracy

Concert ProgramDownload

Hora Certa
2023-03-30 19:00, 2022-09-03 18:00, 2022-08-14 16:30, 2022-06-10 17:30, 2021-10-17 15:00

UofL Alumni Jazz Ensemble w John La Barbera
2023-02-23 20:00

Mike Tracy / Harry Pickens Duo
2023-02-16 20:00

Mike Tracy with Hora Certa
2023-01-29 19:00, 2022-09-18 18:00, 2022-09-10 20:00, 2022-07-09 20:00, 2022-07-05 18:00, 2022-01-29 19:00

Mike Tracy, solo
2023-01-28 12:30

Mike Tracy / Winton Reynolds Duo
2022-09-09 18:00

Mike Tracy Jazz Quartet
2022-09-04 16:00

Mike Tracy with Todd Hildreth
2022-08-06 20:00

Mike Tracy Jazz Trio
2022-07-28 18:00

Mike Tracy with UofL Jazz Faculty
2022-07-03 18:00

Michael Tracy - Saxophonist/Educator
2022-07-03 09:20 - 2022-07-08 00:00, 2022-07-02 09:20 - 2022-07-03 00:00

DKO - Don Krekel Orchestra
2022-06-20 19:30

Kool Sensation
2022-06-18 21:00

Mike Tracy solo
2022-01-28 12:45

UofL Faculty Jazz Ensemble
2021-10-25 19:00, 2021-10-22 20:00, 2021-10-22 09:15

Mike Tracy with Gabe Evens
2021-10-21 15:00
