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Big Band

Mark J Miller

Mark grew up in Racine, Wisconsin and attended nearby Carthage College. In 1992 he moved toMinneapolis to study at the University of Minnesota with Tom Ashworth and Ron McCurdy. An ever-present sound on the Twin Cities music scene in the 1990s, he played with and composed for MotionPoets, Slide Huxtable, Happy Apple, and Jeanay Say Qua. Mark also performed with the Latin SoundsOrchestra, Salsa Del Soul, and the Intergalactic Contemporary Ensemble.

Mark was a founding member of the jazz sextet Motion Poets, in which he and the other members eachcomposed an eclectic repertoire of hundreds of pieces during their eight-year tenure (1993-2000).They recorded three albums: “Truth And Consequence”, “Standard Of Living”, and “Lose Your Mind AndCome To Your Senses”. Motion Poets also traveled extensively, performing in 37 states and werefeatured at many jazz festivals, including: San Jose Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, Discover JazzFestival, and the BYU Jazz Festival.

Avinoam Ettun

Born: April 25, 1996

Avinoam Ettun is an Israeli composer and guitar player. living in New York. An alumnus of the Jerusalem Music Academy and the New School, Ettun has played and recorded with important figures in the Israeli/European/American: Hans-Peter Salentin, Boris Gammer, Milena Jancuric, Jason Rigby, Nadav Assaf, Allina Zalozna ,Jason Rosenblatt's country band, and more. Ettun's work also includes collaborations with artists from other practices: Working with poets and painters and playing in an improvisation ensemble with dancers.The latest release of Ettun, "Searching for Colors," includes his compositions forstring quartet and jazz ensemble, featuring improvised sections and well-orchestrated colorful moments

Bob Effros

Born: December 6, 1900

Lou Dottoli

Lou Dottoli, an accomplished singer and entertainer, has etched his name in the annals of music history with his extraordinary tribute performances dedicated to the iconic Frank Sinatra. Born and raised in the vibrant state of New Jersey, Dottoli's early years were marked by an unyielding passion for music, a passion that would eventually propel him to the stage. Inspired by the timeless charisma of another New Jersey native, Frank Sinatra, Lou Dottoli embarked on a journey to discover his own vocal talents. Recognizing the importance of proper training, he sought guidance from the renowned Professor Laurence Bogue, who imparted invaluable vocal training and diction skills

BARRY E. FRY

Born: February 3, 1949

I first picked up my Mom's National Hawaiian Dobro guitar at 8 years of age. A family friend converted it from a lap steel to a traditional Spanish guitar. I played in rock bands throughout high school and continued at Lebanon Valley College playing in their jazz band all four years. After college, I joined a lounge and show group playing 6 nights a week, booking out of Harrisburg, PA. After that I had various gigs on the lounge/ show circuit including a stint with a club house band for almost two years. I am still playing guitar with two local well-known big bands along filling in on guitar and bass with other groups, local show pit bands plus my solo work.

Orvel Ray Wilson

Born: December 20, 1953

Drummer and bandleader with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra.

Mick Foster

Mick Foster is a saxophonist, woodwind player and composer, and is especially known as a baritone and bass saxophonist.  He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London and has since worked extensively in the fields of jazz, commercial and classical music.  He has played with many ensembles such as the big bands of John Dankworth, Stan Sulzmann and Mike Garrick, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Swing Out Sister, The Back To Basie Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 

Mick currently plays with his own quartet and quintet, Alan Barnes’ +11 project, Jim Rattigan’s ensemble Pavillon and is a long standing member of The London Jazz Orchestra. He also regularly works with Tony Jacobs, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Other notable jazz musicians that Mick has worked with include Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Trudy Kerr, Mark Lockheart, Guy Barker, Laura Jurd, Digby Fairweather and the Humphrey Lyttelton Band.  Mick has recorded three albums under his own name and is in demand as a session musician, having played for many film and TV soundtracks including Prometheus, Vice, Don’t Look Up and Downton Abbey. 

Martin Sjöstedt

Active since: April 9, 1978

No doubt that Martin Sjöstedt is one of the most interesting musicians one the European jazz scene today. Not only is he one of the most indemand bassplayers around, he also plays the piano on the same level. This fact together with his skills for writing music for all kind of ensembles, from producing small group albums to composing for big bands, you easily understand why everyone wants to be a part of his musical enviroment. Grammy award-winning composer Jim McNeely writes in the liner notes: With this CD, Martin reveals the scope of his abilities as composer and arranger for big band, and they are impressive

Anthony Agatiello