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Wayne Sulc Nominated For Urban Contemporary Instrumentalist By The Washington Area Music Association

Source: Tim Cutrona
January 27, 2013

Saxman Wayne Sulc was nominated for URBAN CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTALIST by the Washington Area Music Association, “WAMA”. The 27th Annual Wammies are to be presented on Sunday February 17th at the State Theater in Falls Church Virgina at 8:00 PM. WAMA is an umbrella organization of Washington area musicians, concert promoters, lawyers, recording engineers, managers, graphic artists, and related businesses working together to address areas of common concern. Wayne is a well known Washington D.C. Woodwind artist has played with many ...

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Urban Funk at Clydes of Chevy Chase for a Pre New Years Party

Source: Tim Cutrona
December 12, 2011

Washington's favorite Funk/Fusion Jazz band is at again at Clydes of Chevy Chase, December 30th 2011. Hear the intoxicating saxophone of Wayne Sulc and the sizzling vocals of Tommy Lepson with Urban Funk. Steve Long, Tim Cutrona, Mike Davis and Gary Crockett round out this ensemble with a solid groove and a funk back beat that brings jazz to life and gets the crowd on their feet. Favorites by the Jazz Crusaders, The Commodors, James Brown and Herbie Hancock are ...

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Urban Funk Heroes and Legends nominated for Jazz/Recording at the 25th Annual Wammy Awards

Source: Tim Cutrona
January 18, 2011

Urban Funk's CD Heroes and Legends has been nominated for Jazz/Recording of the year from WAMA, (Washington Area Musican's Association) . The 25th Wammies are scheduled for February 20th at the historic State Theater in Falls Church Virginia. SaxMan Productions presents Urban Funk and their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc and percussionist Tim Cutrona. Both Sulc and Cutrona are veterans of the Washington DC music scene. Heroes and Legends, a thirteen track CD is ...

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Urban Funk Live at Clyde's of Chevy Chase (MD)

Source: Tim Cutrona
November 5, 2010

Urban Funk returns live to Clyde's of Chevy Chase 5441 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 951-9600 Saturday November 20th, 2010 8:00PM to 1:00AM NO COVER! Dance to the irresistible sounds of Urban Funk SaxMan Productions presents Urban Funk and their debut CD Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc, and percussionist Tim Cutrona both veterans of the Washington DC music scene. Heroes And Legends a thirteen track CD is loaded ...

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