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Walking Distance

Exploration and improvisation are the eternal hallmarks of jazz, with each new performer adding his individual stamp to the library of the genre. Bring four fiercely individual players together, and a shared musical vocabulary emerges. This is exactly the dynamic of Walking Distance, the New York collective of Caleb Curtis (alto saxophone), Kenny Pexton (tenor saxophone), Adam Coté (double bass) and Shawn Baltazor (drums). Neighborhood is the band’s debut release; a visceral and sincere celebration of finding home and a sense of belonging wherever you are. Two saxophonists intertwine in sound and concept, often blending seamlessly and engaging in a spirited interplay with the drums and bass

THE BRASS GROUP

Active since: January 10, 1971

The Sicilian Jazz Orchestra in Italy is the first and only permanent jazz orchestra with public participation. Founded by Ignatius Garsia in the early 70s as the Brass Group Big Band, the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra has played an intense and continuous concert activities under the guidance of some of the most prestigious conductors of the world. In 1990 the O.J.S. was the cornerstone of the "International Review of Soul Music" in Palermo and in 1991 he performed in the first European, "Epitaph" by Charles Mingus, under the direction of Gunther Schuller. While, for the execution of pages of contemporary repertoire, the OJS has participated in the show in '94 Sounds of the twentieth century promoted by the E

New Pony

New Pony is an electrifying funk band from Philadelphia. Steeped in classic funk and soul like The Meters, Tower of Power, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder, New Pony brings a tenacious groove and a sanctified mission to shake your soul to the party. The musicianship is tight, the song writing is polished, and the chemistry between the band members translates into an electric energy on stage that draws in every crowd and doesn't let them go. The Philadelphia City Paper recently said of them, "they groove, they rock, they make you dance and they throw one of the best parties around." Since forming, New Pony has become one of the most sought after and entertaining bands on the local and regional scenes

Cantus

Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus engages audiences in a meaningful music experience and ensures the future of ensemble singing by mentoring young singers and educators. Cantus was founded on the ideals of collaborative music-making: The ensemble works together to reach new levels of artistic excellence, innovation and audience engagement. Our vision is to give voice to the shared human experience.

Sonic Liberation 8

Sonic Liberation 8 brings together a mix of post-modern chamber-jazz and Afro -Cuban-Lukumi tradition with influences as far afield as Ornette Colemen, Eric Satie, Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons, Lasaro Ros, and Charles Mingus… All under the watchful eyes of the Orishas.

Sonic Liberation 8: Kevin Diehl – bata & drumkit, Matt Engle – bass, Veronica Jurkiewicz – viola, Elliott Levin – woodwinds, Connor Przybyszewski – trombone, Tom Lowery – percussion & drumkit, Ron Howeton – bata & percussion, Nichola Rivera – bata & percussion

Big Band Tradition

The Big Band Tradition has its roots in a small band founded by Christ Congregational Church members in the early 1970’s. That band performed at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. for the National Convention of the Congregational Church in the US. It was reestablished as a big band in 1994 to perform at Martin’s Crosswinds for CCC’s 50th anniversary. Size: Under the leadership of the late Chuck O’Connor, it grew into a full-sized band with 18 members. It includes five saxophones, four or five trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, guitar, drums, and vocalist. Members: Band members are varied in age, live throughout the metropolitan area, and are from all walks of life

Don Tiki

South Seas fantasies beckon with the neo-exotica group, Don Tiki. They draw inspiration from the original Mid-Century masters of the exotica sound, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman and Les Baxter and bring their evocative music into the 21st Century. In fact, Denny gave the band his seal of approval when he played on two tracks on their 1997 debut album, The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki. Further deepening Don Tiki’s authenticity is its percussionist and bird caller, Lopaka Colon, son of Augie Colon, who had the same role in Denny’s band. Don Tiki is a creative collaboration of Lloyd “Fluid Floyd” Kandell and Kit “Perry Coma” Ebersbach

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Tommy Poole

Active since: 2009

Tommy Poole is Director of Jazz Studies and assistant professor of music at Oklahoma State University. An active saxophonist and woodwind doubler in a variety of genres, he has recorded as saxophonist on numerous CD's ranging in style from classical, to jazz, to pop. He has performed professionally with Ramsey Lewis, Diane Schuur, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Andy Montanez, Joe Williams, and Mercer Ellington among many others. Poole’s arrangements/compositions have been featured on at least eight CDs. His first three CD's as producer featured compositions, arrangements, and performances by Poole and received critical acclaim from AllAboutJazz.com, JazzEd Magazine, Outside in Music, Currentland, and Oklahoma Magazine

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