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Bobby Falk

Born: February 25, 1980

The Bobby Falk group is a contemporary jazz group based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, performing original music and contemporary jazz. Bobby Falk is the drummer/leader since 2006, upon starting the group in Louisville, KY, and relocating to Dallas, TX in the summer of 2015. The group primarily focuses on material blending modern and traditional jazz, with fusion influences ranging from Pat Metheny, Rick Margitza, Michael Brecker and Steps Ahead. In addition to Bobby’s acclaimed original music, the group features writing from the other band members on a consistent basis.

The Bobby Falk group has released three full-length albums of original material (Samuel street songs, A New day, With my Dallas friends), and have performed locally and nationally, across the country at acclaimed events and festivals. In addition to local club/private performances, the group has been selected to perform at the Huntingburg Jazz fest (2013), Lexington library concert series (2014), Katy Jazz festival (2017), Durant jazz festival @ Southeastern Oklahoma State university (2018), Fort Worth main street arts festival (2017-present), Denton Jazz and Arts festival (2016-present), Fort Worth library jazz concert series (2017), Grapevine “Grapefest” (2022), and Granbury Jazz fest (2022). Earlier this year, The Bobby Falk group also performed at the 13th annual JEN convention (Jazz Education Network) January 2022 in Dallas, TX. Music of the Bobby Falk group is available on Itunes, Spotify, google music, Amazon, CD baby, YouTube, and other outlets.

The Wall Of Jazz

Born: January

The Wall Of Jazz is a brand new, unique, and exciting Dallas-based Jazz music ensemble that gets underway this coming Summer (2009). The ensemble will perform both 1970s-era Jazz/Funk "cover" selections as well as its own original compositions within its repertoire. Check out some of the powerful "cover" selections that you can expect to both experience and enjoy immensely at this link! Just a few of the 1970s Jazz/Funk pioneers that you can expect to discover The Wall Of Jazz paying homage to include; Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Lenny White, Dr. Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, and many more such Jazz luminaries. If you are someone who enjoys this era of Jazz, but who has been missing hearing it for far too long and feel that your musical taste has been overlooked, don't miss this powerful ensemble that presents some of the finest musical talent, not only in the DFW Metroplex, but also some of the finest talent in the world. The ensemble's future includes both recording and performance projects that will involve international travel as well. As an extensive alternate roster is maintained for this musical group, Dallas area Jazz musicians and Jazz vocalists are encouraged to contact us and register their complete information for possible inclusion in upcoming performances. FROM: TWOJ Founder & Lead Director Kenny Love "We all have favorite songs and music eras that are most dear to our hearts, minds, and spirits

Jimmy Giuffre

Born: April 26, 1921

Reedman and composer Jimmy Giuffre was born in Dallas, TX. He started his musical education at age 9 learning the clarinet and within few years he was proficient enough to give solo clarinet recitals at local functions. After high school he attended North Texas State University receiving a B. A. in music. During his college years he played in local bands. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the Army and was a member of the official Army band. After discharge he became a professional arranger for several big bands including Boyd Raeburn's, Buddy Rich's, Jimmy Dorsey’s and most famously in Woody Herman’s where he also played tenor sax

Dallas Jazz Orchestra

Born: October 15, 1973

In 1973, founders Thomas Mason and Galen Jeter brought together some of the best musicians from the Dallas area to form the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. With no outside financial support, the Dallas Jazz Orchestra played its first public concert in March 1974. The group’s first album followed soon after, recorded live at “Maxine Kent’s” in 1975. The second album, also cut live at “Maxine Kent’s,” was produced in 1978. That same year, Galen moved the Dallas Jazz Orchestra into Wayne Morgan’s “Popsicle Toes” where it played weekly for many years. Later the band played at "Poor David's Pub" on lower Greenville Avenue, then the Village Country Club and currently at Dukes Icehouse on Addison

The N'Awlins Gumbo Kings

All the members of the Gumbo Kings have connections of some kind that go back to the Big Easy, New Orleans. Here are their stories... Steve Howard (biography) Trumpet (Paul McCartney, Dr. John, Ray Charles) Brad Herring (biography) Trombone (Tommy Loy, Mel Torme) Bobby Breaux (biography) Drums (Al Hirt, Woody Herman, Ellis Marsalis) Brian Piper (biography) Piano/Vocals (Jerry Jeff Walker, Rosemary Clooney, Cab Calloway, Vocal Majority) Mike Sizer (biography) Clarinet (Dukes of Dixieland) Kerby Stewart (biography) Bass (Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, NORAD Band) After months of toil and trial, the Gumbo Kings are proud to release their first CD! We're The Gumbo Kings cuts a wide swath through the very center of the Crescent City patois, and challenges the stodgiest listener to keep from smiling and shakin' his or her groove thang. The G.Kings take their shots across the entire range of the New Orleans musical heritage, from the horns blowing on the traditional second line all the way up through Mike Sizer's "Dixieland rap". The guys are honored to include a foreword to their album by legendary musician and educator Leon Breeden

Stockton Helbing

Born: August 29, 1980

Stockton Helbing is always moving. If he is not playing the drums he is busy being a composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator, music director, author, and entrepreneur.

Stockton maintains a busy schedule of performing, recording, and teaching around North America with his trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet. He is a frequent guest artist at colleges and high schools where he clinics, rehearses and performs with their small groups, big bands, and percussion ensembles. Since 2011, Stockton has been heard across the United States playing drums for American music icon and trumpet player extraordinaire Doc Severinsen.

Josh Hanlon

Born: September 9, 1975

Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Josh Hanlon recently completed his masters degree in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, where he played piano in the acclaimed One O' Clock Lab Band. During his time there he played in masterclass and performance with luminaries including Snooky Young, Pete Christlieb, Marchel Ivery, Marc Johnson, Andy Martin, John Vidacovich, Dave Stryker, Eddie Gomez, Matt Wilson, Jimmy Cobb, Jeff "Tain" Watts, "Blue" Lou Marini, and Cecil Bridgewater. Previously he performed with Ernie Watts, Jerry Granelli, Mike Murley, and Marvin Stamm, amongst others

Rosana Eckert

Born: August 28, 1974

With an international reputation in several facets of the world of media and entertainment, Rosana Eckert wears many hats as a versatile live and studio vocalist, a creative songwriter and arranger, a dynamic voiceover actor, and a master teacher of jazz and vocal technique. She has performed and recorded with many jazz luminaries, including Christian McBride, Lyle Mays, Bobby McFerrin, George Duke, Bill Mays, Jon Faddis, Marvin Stamm, and the New York Voices. Recently she was one of the three vocalists on "Eberhard," the Grammy Award-winning mini-symphony by legendary jazz pianist Lyle Mays, as well as a producer on the 2023 Grammy-nominated recording of “How Deep Is Your Love” by vocal group Kings Return. Performing regularly with her own bands and projects, Rosana's critically acclaimed album Sailing Home was praised as "bright and innovative" (AllAboutJazz) and “alluring” (Jazz Weekly). In 2021, her Brazilian jazz fusion band, Brasuka, released their highly acclaimed debut album of original songs titled A Vida Com Paixão. Lauded as “addictively joyful” (Exclusive Magazine) and "positively infectious" (The Big Takeaway), the album received 4 stars in Downbeat Magazine and All About Jazz.com and made it on several "Best of 2021" music lists.  Rosana has also been featured with the Mike Steinel Quintet on the album Song and Dance and with the multi-media jazz novel/cd/audiobook project Saving Charlie Parker. 

Carolyn Lee Jones

Born: October 30, 1950

Carolyn Lee Jones, vocalist, entertainer, bandleader and recording artist began a music career as her “Second Act” !

“This oxymoron, Fresh Vintage, quite accurately conveys the character of the vocalist’s repertoire and the niche that she occupies on the jazz scene.” Jazz Quad Review Europe

“Jones attacks each song with the vigor of a wildcatter yet maintains a dusky undercurrent that drips with sensuality.” – Jazz Times

Carolyn Lee Jones is a sophisticated vocalist reminiscent of the classic nightclub singers of the 50’s & 60’s with today’s musical sensibilities and a fresh approach. Five albums and five single recordings into her career, Miss Jones is just hitting her stride. She can be heard singing with her jazz groups; Jones and Her Jazz Men, Fresh Vintage Jazz Ensemble & The Satin Dolls Band. Her repertoire extends from Classic Jazz to Vintage Pop with a jazz twist. She is among a select few vocalists awarded the prestigious Sammons Center For The Arts Cabaret Vocalist Of The Year.

Justin Pierce

Saxophonist, bandleader, and educator Justin Pierce grew up in Southeast Texas, in the Gulf Coast corridor where Louisiana’s music doesn’t stop at the state line. He and vocalist Ashley Pierce began performing together as students at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, beginning a musical partnership now in its third decade. In 2010, they toured Romania with the McNeese Jazz Band under saxophonist Rick Condit, a veteran of the Stan Kenton Orchestra.

Pierce earned his doctorate in saxophone performance at the University of North Texas, where he performed with the One O’Clock Lab Band and studied with saxophonist Brad Leali, former lead altoist with the Count Basie Orchestra. He has taught jazz at the university level for more than a decade.