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Times 4

The first time the members of Times 4 got together to play, says keyboardist Greg Sankovich, “We just hit the zone and ran flying from the get-go.” Fast-forwarding seven years, Sankovich, soprano and tenor saxophonist Lincoln Adler, bassist Kevin Lofton, and drummer Maurice Miles continue reigniting those spontaneous jazz-meets-funk sparks every time they perform. The distinctive Times 4 sound, which, in the words of eJazzNews reviewer Glenn Astarita, “skirts that fuzzy space between radio-friendly contempo jazz and ballsy, in-the-pocket groove-laden motifs,” has made the quartet a favorite at clubs and festivals throughout its home base in the San Francisco Bay Area and points beyond. The backbeat-anchored edge that has marked Times 4’s music since its inception remains evident on Eclipse, the group’s third CD, yet the disc represents a step up in the group’s musical evolution with its more carefully crafted original tunes and the clarity of the recorded sound

Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout

Playing soul jazz in NYC since '98.

East West Quintet

East West Quintet - don't be fooled by the name. This genre-bending ensemble from Brooklyn, New York, is more likely to rock than to swing, utilizes both acoustic and electronic instruments, and is commonly found performing with not five but six band members. Formed in 2003 as a hard-bop ensemble in the mold of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, the group quickly changed course, incorporating musical elements from their early punk, rock, and hip-hop experiences. Through years of experimentation and growth, the band has come into its own, divorcing itself from being jazz-rock, rock-jazz or any other clumsy musical description

Atlanta Jazz Krewe

Active since: April 7, 1953

A group of jazzers came together with the sole intent of playing the glorious music of the deep south with the variety that comes about from players that hail from the mid-west, New Orleans and New York. To quote L. Armstrong...."what we play is Life."

Out to Lunch Quintet

Active since: June 14, 1964

On February 17th 2006, despite a snowstorm, the Twin Cities Jazz Society ’s "Jazz from J to Z" Concert Series installment “Out To Lunch, The Music of Eric Dolphy Live” was an unqualified success. Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, Tom Lewis, Dave Milne and Kelly Rossum performed the music of Eric Dolphy from the seminal album: "Out To Lunch" at Saint Olaf College in Northfield for an enthusiastic crowd. On June 2nd and 3rd, 2006 they brought the project to the Twin Cities at the Artists' Quarter in Saint Paul performed that work again and extend it with other Dolphy works. A live recording of both nights’ performances was made as a joint production of the Artists’ Quarter and JazzPolice.com

Jazz Arts Big Band

Founded in 1991, the Jazz Arts Big Band is truly unique in America’s musical landscape as one of a few nonprofit repertory jazz organizations. The Jazz Arts Big Band has grown and flourished under the tender loving care of its staff, board and artistic leadership in an era that has firmly rejected big band dominance and sound. Current Music Director, Kyle Mack, the band’s director since 1995, programs a wide variety of popular and challenging works for the band, all while preparing the band for the musical challenges presented by the spectacular line-up of guest soloists that have graced the stage for all of the Jazz Arts Big Band’s history. The band’s membership includes Saxophonists Russ Peterson, Harley Sommerfeld, Matt Patnode, John DiFiore, Josh Argall, Trumpets Tom Strait, Jeremy Brekke, Jesse Braunagel, Jon Lucht, Trombones Nat Dickey, Chris Hansen, Ed Christianson Ed Huttlin, and Pianist Dave Ferreira, Guitarist Tom Carvell, Bassist Alex Pershounin and Drummer Allen Carter. Over the years, the band has had the good fortune to perform with many of the finest jazz artists on the American Jazz scene

Hectic Watermelon

Guitarist-composer, John Czajkowski, founded the critically acclaimed fusion-rock band, Hectic Watermelon in 2004. The 2006 debut Hectic Watermelon album, The Great American Road Trip, features Jerry Goodman (of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Dixie Dregs) on electric violin. This jazz-rock tour de force quickly established John as a fiery and creative new musical force while earning the album a number one ranking in the UK Alternative Jazz polls published by Jazzwise magazine. Hectic Watermelon has performed live with Jerry Goodman and frequently as a power trio in Southern California and West Coast tours

Horace Heidt Jr.

Horace Heidt and the Musical Knights is one of the longest running big bands in music history, touring across the nation and abroad. Veterans of radio and television as well, they bring such professionalism in their performances as to have been chosen to entertain for Presidents, political parties and for many top charities in America. In addition, they have provided music for NFL sporting events and community concerts. Horace Heidt Productions continues a tradition as American as ...Bobby sox, football, baseball, Mom's apple pie, and American jazz and swing music! Multiple Columbia Artists Tours - Playing to sold-out audiences on tour with the band featuring such great stars as Helen Forrest, Johnny Desmond, the Modernaires, John Gary, Arthur Duncan, Martha Tilton and Henry Cuesta

David Theak

Active since: November 10, 1970

David is a respected Australian saxophonist, conductor, record label owner, jazz festival artistic director and jazz educator. As artistic director and lead saxophonist of the Australian National Jazz Orchestra and Sydney's Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, David has collaborated and performed with leading international jazz artists Maria Schneider, Chris Potter, Darcy James Argue, Miguel Zenon, Jim McNeely, Alex Sipiagin, Bob Sheppard, Mike Nock, Bert Joris, Florian Ross, Ed Partyka, Charles Tolliver, John Hollenbeck, Theo Bleckmann, Dave Lisik, Will Vinson, plus Australian greats Judy Bailey, Steve Newcomb, Kristin Berardi, Dave Panichi, James Morrison, James Muller and Sean Wayland. David has been a full-time member of faculty at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music since 2006 where he is director of Australia's largest University big band program, and a lecturer in Music Business Skills, Improvisation, Ensemble and saxophone

Sheree & Sophisticated Soul

Throughout grade school, Sheree has been involved with singing, modern dance, music and drama. She went on to college but did not study the fine arts. In June 2001, she graduated from Cal State LA obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Juvenile Delinquency. After graduation Sheree went back to music. Sheree has many R&B, rap and jazz studio projects to her credit on which she sang lead and background vocals. She has worked with a host of other studio musicians . Sheree has worked as a vocalist for local LA bands as well as the famous female band Klymaxx, Tony Ozier, and Simfani Blu