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Carl Jefferson founded Concord Jazz which he ran from 1972 until his loss of life in 1995. An effective used car seller, in 1969 he structured the Concord Summer time Event which in a couple of years became the Concord Jazz Event. A great lover of swinging mainstream jazz, Jefferson …

Although jazz drummer Jerry Fuller wasn’t as famous as a few of his contemporaries, he’s been heralded among the finest master keepers to ever emerge from Canada. Blessed in Calgary, Alberta on Apr 5, 1939, Fullerhailed from a musical family members, as his dad was a sax participant that served …

Since his emergence in the mid-’80s, Randy Sandke continues to be among the top swing-oriented trumpeters in jazz. His old sibling Jordan (himself an excellent trumpeter) released Randy to the countless varieties of jazz. In 1968 he shaped a rock-band with Michael Brecker that presented a horn section plus they …

A busy freelancer throughout the majority of his profession, Bob Maize could be counted to present stimulating support and inventive however subtle solos. After beginning piano research at age group seven, Maize turned to bass, which he started playing skillfully at age group 13. He transferred to SAN FRANCISCO BAY …

b. Charles Riggs, 5 August 1951, Westerly, Rhode Isle, USA. Although essentially a self-taught drummer, Riggs do research briefly at music college in his house state. Early within the 70s, he started a long-term association with Scott Hamilton and from midway with the 10 years was located in New York, …

Though a musical arch-conservative, Michael Moore’s an extraordinary, capable bassist noted for his restraint and support in small group settings. He provides few peers for tasteful, lyrical playing, and it has constantly attracted raves for his function in NY clubs. Moore started playing bass at 15, and caused his guitarist …

Neil Swainson worked for just two years in Victoria with Paul Horn. He used Woody Shaw often within the 1980s and in addition gigged with Adam Moody, George Coleman, and Zoot Sims. An associate of Moe Koffman’s quintet during 1978-1982, Swainson obtained his greatest popularity when he began dealing with …

This West Coast guitarist can pop off bop phrases or fusion licks. He prefers today’s approach. Excellent studio room musician.

A reliable nation hitmaker for a lot of the ’70s, Johnny Rodriguez was created in Sabinal, TX, in 1951, we were young 90 miles from your Mexican border. His old brother Andres, a large country music lover, bought him a acoustic guitar when he was seven, and he was playing …

Steeped within the tradition of Jimmy Blanton and Oscar Pettiford, bassist John Goldsby was created and elevated in Louisville, KY. During his early musical teaching, he played several tools, including piano, acoustic guitar, and electrical bass, before taking on the dual bass at 18. At that time, Goldsby was operating …