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CeCe Gable

CeCe Gable is a consummate jazz performer who has sung in clubs and venues throughout the US, Europe and Japan. She has produced 4 cds to critical acclaim and continues to offer concerts and clinics. Originally, from Barberton, Ohio she now lives in the Reno Tahoe Area where she has been a featured Guest Artist with the Reno Jazz Orchestra, the Reno Philharmonic, the Reno Pops and the Carson Symphony.

CeCe is a published author, seasoned and passionate collaborative lyricist, composer and publisher. Her repertoire spans genres and generations and she has presented a diverse repertoire from Sondheim and Weil to Monk and Gershwin and is best known for her interpretation of the American Songbook. When CeCe is not performing for her fans, she directs a very active vocal arts studio and is available for coaching and private lessons.

Kevin Reed

Born: November 12

Kevin studied at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre and worked for many years as a professional actor. As a singer, his major influences were Mark Murphy, Johnny Hartman, and Mel Torme. From 2008 to 2012 he studied privately with Hans Halt. In 2009 he was accepted to the Stanford Jazz Workshop and received an emerging artist grant from the Nevada Arts Council. Kevin has performed or recorded with Randy Porter, Dena DeRose, Steve Christofferson, Andrew Speight, Grant Levin, Ed Corey, Andy Heglund and Hans Halt. In 2012 Kevin collaborated with members of the group The Collective, performing the works of Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and Duke Ellington

Sam Minaie

Iranian-American bassist, Sam Minaie, was born in Reno, Nevada and started piano lessons at age 8. At age 14, he switched to electric and upright bass and was granted numerous command performances in classical bass performance while beginning to also work professionally in all styles of music around the Reno/Tahoe area. Sam was granted a full scholarship and received a Bachelor of Arts in Classical and Jazz Performance at the University of Nevada, Reno. He then moved to Los Angeles where, under scholarship, he received a Masters of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies at California Institute of the Arts. At CalArts, Sam studied with Charlie Haden and African Ewe master, Alfred Ladzekpo as well as a broad range of other world music masters. While in Los Angeles, Sam quickly made a name for himself as one of the most sought-after bassists on the scene and moved to New York in May of 2009

Ted Vieira

Born: December 9, 1962

Jazz recording artist, Ted Vieira creates from a wide palette, combining the traditions of this rich genre with the best elements of contemporary jazz. His style is smooth, filled with octaves and fluid melodic lines; his playing often compared to that of George Benson, Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass. Playing jazz for over twenty years, Ted has performed in every venue imaginable ranging from small intimate clubs, to being a featured performer at international jazz festivals. He has performed in jazz clinics with artists such as saxophonist, Pete Christlieb (Steely Dan/The Tonight Show Band/Quincy Jones) and trumpet player, Bobby Shew (Tommy Dorsey Orchestra/Art Pepper/Buddy Rich). Ted has recorded three instrumental jazz CDs, Vacation, Perfect Night and Quiet Places

Tony Adamo Digs Mark Murphy And Beyond

March 1, 2016

Tony Adamo will be in New York in early April rehearsing with Mike Clark and Michael Wolff, of Wolff & Clark Expedition. New York photographer Fran Kaufman is scheduled to do the photo shoot. Clark has been Adamo’s music producer on two previous releases, Miles of Blu (2013) and Tony Adamo & The New York Crew ...

"Tony Adamo and the New York Crew" Reviewed By Ed Kopp Of Jazziz Magazine/Fall Issue

September 30, 2015

Reprinted from the Fall 2015 Issue of Jazziz Magazine “Hipspokenword” artist Tony Adamo comes across as a combination of Gil Scott Heron and Maynard G. Krebs—a bohemian wordsmith strongly influenced by Jack Kerouac and the ‘50s beat poets. Adamo’s fifth release features a crack all-star band playing hard bop behind the leader’s ultra-cool monologues, most of ...

Chris Clark Quintet: Cedar Wisely

by Glenn Astarita
April 10, 2013

This quintet was assembled for the recording of this album by young saxophonist Chris Clark, incorporating the talents of veteran saxophonist Peter Epstein who is also the department head for the University of Nevada, Reno where Clark also studied. With his debut effort as a leader, Clark enacts a concentrated focus on the compositional aspects, and ...

Legendary Jazz Artist, Grammy Winner and NEA Jazz Master Bill Holman Headlines 2010 Reno Jazz Festival, April 22-24

January 28, 2010

Legendary American jazz saxophonist, composer, Grammy winner and 2010 NEA Jazz Master Bill Holman has spent many of his 82 years influencing, composing and arranging for the best musicians in the world, from Stan Kenton, Mel Lewis, Louie Bellson, Count Basie and Buddy Rich to vocalists Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Sarah Vaughan. Joining ...

"Taste for Jazz" Wine & Jazz Event Set for Thursday April 17th at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Grand Ballroom in Reno, NV

March 20, 2008

"Taste for Jazz" will be held on Thursday April 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Grand Ballroom. The event features over 50 premium wineries including Arger-Martucci, Benziger, Frank Family, Groth, Hall, Torre Oria, Ladera, Guenoc, Steele, Reynolds and Rutherford Ranch, samples from some of the area's finest restaurants and live ...