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

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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 loaded with memorable melodies performed by Washington Area Music Association Heroes. The CD includes Urban Funk's original material and compositions by Carlos Santana, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Christopher Cross, Bobby Caldwell, Luiz Bonfa, and Bob Marley.

Performers include: Paul Bell, Tommy Lepson, Jennifer Smith, Chuck Underwood, John Thomakos, John Cocuzzi, Didier Prossaird, Ronnie Newmeyer, Steve Wolf, Mike Davis, Ronald Mendoza, Tim Cutrona, Tammy Sullivan, Steve Long, Jeff Bonk, Kyle Minor, Don Junker, Gil Hoffer, Wayne Sulc, and Juan Cayrampoma, These Heroes all took time from their busy schedule to contribute their musical expertise at the highest level.

Selections were chosen for their significant influence on modern jazz and our musical development. The better part of the last five years was devoted to see this project through.

Heroes and Legends was recorded at Studio 8121 with the support of engineer Mike Watert.

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