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Jeff shepherd
Part time professional woodwind specialist plays tenor and alto saxophones, flute, and clarinet.
About Me
Bandleader of the Alley Cats quintet, and manager of the DaVinci Jazz septet. Composer, arranger, and private instructor. Also producer promoter of Jazz on the Alley (Artisan Alley in downtown DeLand FL) and the annual “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Fest. Additional ensembles Jeff performs with: the Sound (18-piece big band), Ragtime Rascals (4 or 5 piece trad. jazz) as well as customized ensembles for weddings, private parties, etc. for appropriate venues, Jeff is also available for solo work.
My Jazz Story
I love jazz because one of my early
experiences
in which I excelled in school was as a 14
year
old in my high school stage band.
I was first exposed to jazz
I met Chic Corea backstage after a show
at
House of Blues in Orlando.
The best show I ever attended was Pat
Metheny trio, featuring Christian MvBride
on
bass, and Antonio Sanchez on drums
The first jazz record I bought was Mercy
Mercy,
the Buddy Rich Big Band
My advice to new listeners start with the
Kind
of Blue album by Miles Davis
Or whatever else you have in mind.
