The University of Maine Augusta’s Jazz and Contemporary Music Program has some of the best student musicians in New England. A select group of players visits Hearstudios to record the 2013 UMA“sampler album,” reflecting a broad range of styles, ensembles, and improvisation skills, ranging from R&B to jazz, acoustic folk to solo jazz guitar. The project was initiated by former UMA Music Program Coordinator Dr. Tim Weir and produced and mastered by regionally respected audio pro Noah Cole.