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Javier Perez Sandoval

Javier Pérez Sandoval Colombian Jazz Composer. Has published two books about Colombian tradicional music. Leader and producer of Carrera Quinta Colombian ensemble. Studied his masters degree in Jazz composition and arranging at University Of Louisville Jamey Aebersold Jazz studies program studying with the great John La Barbera. Javier Pérez´s compositions have been played by Jazz ensemble I at University of Louisville, in Colombia by Carrera Quinta ensemble and Orquesta sinfonica de Loja in Ecuador. In 2013 received a commission from the Bogota Jazz festival Big band “Jazz al parque 2013”, the biggest jazz festival in Colombia

Rolf Jardemark

Born: November 23, 1960

A top guitarist from Sweden, Rolf Jardemark is a versatile player with a long series of recordings for the Imogena label. Jardemark started on guitar when he was 12. ”I bought my first guitar from a friend for one dollar! I had no teacher. I started with a blues record and a chord book.” Inspired by Barney Kessel, Larry Carlton and Pat Metheny, Jardemark also learned about jazz from Peter Almqvist when they both worked in a guitar store. Jardemark went to music college when he was 16 and after that went on to The Academy of Music in Gothenburg - studying classical guitar but playing jazz at night

Michael Vertner

Born: September 6, 1960

Michael Vertner AKA On Guitar Simply Mike V plays many styles of music Jazz , Blues ,Rock expect to get the full package at his concert

Deidre Cartwright

Hot Club of Baltimore

Hot Club of Baltimore performs inspired arrangements of Django Reinhardt repertoire, French Musette and Jazz. Michael Joseph Harris (Ultrafaux Ensemble) is guitarist and founder of the group which consists of a collective of top jazz musicians. Harris is also the founder and artistic director of Charm City Django Jazz Fest, Baltimore's longest running Jazz Festival which happens every Spring. Hot Club of Baltimore boasts a variety of configurations which include the instrumental trio of 2 guitars and bass, the classic quintet with violin, the late 40's "Django in Rome" sessions adding piano, drums, and horns, and the big band sound when Reinhardt performed with Duke Ellington

Ultrafaux

Active since: January 15

The Baltimore-based Ultrafaux Ensemble performs original Gypsy Jazz-inspired music with elements of swing, funk, blues, Brazilian choro, and French musette. Lead guitarist and composer Michael Joseph Harris is one of the most prolific writers in this style rooted in the technique of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. The instrumentation and personnel vary with each show drawing from a list of top players in the jazz, folk and bluegrass scene. The compositions allow Harris' constant rotation of sidemen on accordion, violin, clarinet, guitar, and upright bass, to harmonize together over rich Gypsy-inspired melodies while also allowing ample solo opportunities throughout each song

Pat Byrne

Marcus Taylor

Born: 1977

Marcus Taylor is a guitarist, bassist, percussionist, composer and academic who produces music under the banner of Kashgar. With two album releases that explore the interface of jazz, rock and world stylings, Marcus has clearly been influenced by Santana through to John McLaughlin, Al di Meola and other 70s fusion pioneers. As a composer, he has consistently sought to craft a unique sound and is drawn to a wide range of musical styles to serve as points of inspiration. At any given time you might find Marcus listening to contemporary Nepalese folk music, Miles Davis or 70s progressive rock. His other musical ventures as both player and composer include the progressive rock band Broken Parachute and the jazz-pop band Crosswinds

AC Steel

AC is the leader of the Galvanizers. Steve started his musical career in 1969, playing with his band Stockyard. 1969-72 he opened for Chicago, Humble Pie, 3 nights with the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Savoy Brown, Renaissance , Sha-Na- Na, NRBQ, Seatrain, Mott the Hoople and others. Performed for crowds as large as 15,000. Lived and performed London in 1972 after befriending members of Mott the Hoople during a show in NJ. Played in the London Based Brunning Hall/Sunflower blues band featuring former members of Savoy Brown and Fleetwood Mac. Turned down invitation to join Chrysalis Records artists UFO due to prior commitments. Returned to USA for 1973 with one trip back to London for consideration of membership in formation of Bad Company. Performed in "Buff" (formerly Patti LaBelle's band) with renowned bassist Carmine Rojas (Rod Stewart/Joe Bonamassa/David Bowie, many others). Returned to his blues roots playing with Jukerockers in the early-mid 1980's. Member of the Dukes of Destiny from 1986-98 and 2011 to January 2018. Appeared on several recordings with the Dukes and issued two Galvanizers CD's, most recently 2016.

Tony Elder

Tony Who?   His music is soulful and he plays from the heart.  If you love Smooth Urban Jazz and styles like Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Tim Bowman, Wes Montgomery and George Benson combined into one big pot of hot music,  you will love the sound of "Tony Elder."   What a combination of Contemporary Smooth Jazz with a touch of Urban R&B.  Tony's new single " Sunday Brunch" is so Smooth!!!   The Coast Radio, NJ    Jazz guitar artist Tony Elder interest in music began early at the age of eight when he found an old beat-up guitar in a dumpster while hunting.   Tony says,  "The guitar had no strings on it so I put fishing line on it and learned the melody of one of my favorite songs.  My mother noticed that I had interest in playing so she bought me a brand new guitar for Christmas."    By the time he was 13, he was reading music, playing both trumpet and guitar