{"id":150791,"date":"2026-02-05T16:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=150791"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:28:11","slug":"ucfs-mcclenty-hunter-jr-performs-on-grammy-award-winning-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-mcclenty-hunter-jr-performs-on-grammy-award-winning-album\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF\u2019s McClenty Hunter Jr. Performs on Grammy Award-Winning Album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UCF\u2019s presence on the national jazz stage continues to grow, with Assistant Professor of Jazz Drums McClenty Hunter Jr. performing as the sole drummer on Christian McBride Big Band\u2019s Grammy Award-winning album <em>Without Further Ado, Vol. 1<\/em>. The album was recognized in the Large Jazz Ensemble Album category at the 2026 ceremony this past Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter caught McBride\u2019s attention through a performance at the Montclair Jazz Festival and a subsequent recommendation from a mutual friend. A middle\u2011of\u2011the\u2011night text exchange sparked several performances together and ultimately resulted in Hunter\u2019s participation in the album.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing part of <em>Without Further Ado, Vol. 1<\/em> was truly an honor,\u201d Hunter says. \u201cWorking with Christian and this incredible roster of artists reminded me how deeply connected the jazz community is to the broader musical landscape. Serving as the drummer on the project carried a real responsibility, as Christian\u2019s music draws from many styles and traditions. Seeing the album recognized at this level is no surprise given the artistry and vision Christian brings, but for me the entire experience has been both humbling and inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150793 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2.jpg\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150793 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/02\/McClenty-Hunter-Jr-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The album, which was released in August 2025, features many notable artists, including a reunion of Sting and Andy Summers from The Police on the track <em>Murder by Numbers<\/em>. Hunter says that the opportunity to work behind these artists as well as Samara Joy, Dianne Reeves, Jeffrey Osborne and others was a powerful reminder of how versatile and alive jazz music continues to be.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter\u2019s role on the album is representative of the depth of professional experience found in UCF musicians, and a practice of public performance and collaboration that is central to the jazz studies approach to teaching and learning.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/music-performance-bm\/music-performance-bm-jazz-studies\/\">jazz studies<\/a> program, under the direction of saxophonist Jeff Rupert, offers students a comprehensive foundation in performance, composition and production, supported by experiences that mirror the professional world. Students regularly perform in large ensembles such as the Flying Horse Big Band and in smaller chamber groups, work in professional recording environments, and engage with guest artists through the UCF\u2013Orlando Jazz Festival and other events in the community. Resources such as an NPR-affiliated jazz station and an in-house recording label further position the program as a training ground for modern jazz careers.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter joins two other UCF music faculty who have earned recognition from the Recording Academy. Jeff Rupert performed on Benny Carter\u2019s award-winning album <em>Harlem Renaissance<\/em> (1992) and Director of Choral Activities Jeffery Redding received the 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award for his significant contributions to music education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunter is the third UCF music faculty member to earn recognition from The Recording 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