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Ray Zepeda

One of the most versatile exponents of the latest cadre of young jazz musicians to emerge in the post-“Young Lions” era, saxophonist, Ray Zepeda, differentiates himself not only by his diverse musical background but also by his life story – a sojourn that began in the shadows of oil wells and derricks in Taft, California, followed by his formative musical development in the beach cities of Los Angeles’s South Bay which led to a 5-year stint in the Boston area where he greatly broadened his musical perspective and started composing, only to return to the South Bay to establish himself in the Los Angeles jazz scene – a life that has not only encompassed alternating periods of focus on “classical” composition, jazz, and popular music, but also various professional pursuits which have included jobs as a music educator and cutlery salesman, and a successful project management career in the oil & gas industry

Carol Bach-y-Rita

Born: October 30

VOCALIST CAROL BACH-Y-RITA RELEASES MINHA CASA / my house on ARUGULA RECORDS A STUNNING BLEND OF JAZZ, BEBOP and BRAZILIAN MUSIC COMING SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Listening to vocalist CAROL BACH-Y-RITA sing, it comes as no surprise that she’s also a dancer. Her singing has a supple fluidity that suggests a body in motion. On her newest CD, MINHA CASA / my house, she performs re-imagined standards and original songs that celebrate both well- and lesser-known Brazilian rhythms. Bach-y-Rita’s band features stellar musicians who are leaders in their own right, including LARRY KOONSE on guitar, BILL CANTOS on piano, JOHN LEFTWICH on bass, and MIKE SHAPIRO on drums and percussion

James Eason

Born: November 1

Born in San Francisco, James Eason began his jazz saxophone studies while in high school with some of the best saxophonists in the Bay Area — most notably, Jim Grantham and Mel Martin. While attending San Jose State University, he began his studies with Joe Henderson. After two years at SJSU he transferred to Berklee College of Music as a Jazz Composition & Arranging major. While at Berklee he had the pleasure of studying with Joe Viola, Billy Pierce, George Garzone, and John McNeil. After Berklee he got his Master of Music at New England Conservatory of Music. He studied composition with William T

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Thelma Houston

After 47 years of performing, Thelma Houston continues to celebrate her long and outstanding career and shows no signs of slowing down! Over the course of many years, promoters have been asking Thelma, when is she going to return to her Motown roots? After much thought, Thelma has decided that the timing was right to launch a brand new band show called: “Thelma Houston: Motown, Memories & Me!” The show features non-stop classic Motown songs (that we all know and love,) along with tributes to her gospel roots, and to the legendary Jimmy Webb, who wrote and produced Thelma's debut album called "Sunshower." Thelma was asked to join a stellar list of artists honoring the illustrious career of the late Donna Summer, who Thelma knew

Maryanne Reall

Whether it's jazz, blues, a French tune or a sly “tongue in cheek” pop tune, critics, fans and musicians agree that vocalist Maryanne Reall has a distinctive way of taking you on an intimate adventure with her innate musicality, warm mellifluous tone, subtle caressing of each lyric and tastefully selected repertoire. A native New Englander, music has always been Maryanne’s passion. This passion and her dream to live in ‘California’, inspired by Joni Mitchell’s song, were both realized back in the 90’s. Since then, she’s appeared at countless venues from clubs and festivals to some of L.A.'s top jazz rooms including the world-renown Catalina Jazz Club, the World Stage Performance Gallery and the Southern California Jazz Festival

Vince Wilburn Jr.

Born: 1958

Vince Wilburn, Jr., nephew of late jazz icon Miles Davis, oversees Miles Davis Properties, LLC, along with Erin Davis (son of Miles) and Cheryl Davis (daughter of Miles). Wilburn, Jr. is a highly accomplished drummer and producer, who has both toured and recorded with Miles on many legendary recordings from 1984 through 1987, including: The GRAMMY-Award winning album "AURA" — which he co-produced; "Decoy" - which he also co-produced; "You’re Under Arrest", and the 2008 GRAMMY nominated "Miles From India" – which hit #8 on the Billboard jazz charts. Wilburn, Jr. also toured internationally with the All-Star “Miles From India” ensemble to sell-out crowds. More recently, Wilburn, Jr

Tina Hoffman Music

Born: August 5, 1958

♫ Tina Hoffman Music ♫ www.Facebook.Com/TinaHoffmanMusic MenagerieEntertainment.com/Tina_Hoffman_Music Professional experienced versatile multi genre music from a list of over 400 songs from the 1940s thru today for all size events and venues from intimate to County Fair arenas including community festivals, yacht and home parties, park concerts, weddings, corporate events, open air artisan markets, shopping courtyards, business mixers and for themed or music decade costume events such as Classic Rock n Roll, Disco, The 80s, The 60s, The 50s, Jazz, Christmas, contemporary gospel, Billie Holiday Tribute, Stevie Nicks Tribute, voice overs, radio commercials, studio recording, jingles and personalized songs. SOLO female singer percussionist with full band sound over 300 songs DUO with added male guitarist/vocalist BAND with female vocalist percussionist, male vocalist guitarist, male vocalist bassist, male vocalist drummer over 400 songs OR JAZZ Experience Featuring Tina Hoffman & Dean Grech

Scott Dreier

Singer Scott Dreier (scottdreier.com) is just finishing up his latest album, a labor of love affectionately called "The Doris Day Project." An appropriate title since the album is clearly Dreier's totally upfront and sincere musical love letter to his all-time fave singer, iconic film and recording legend Doris Day. He's waited his whole life to record these songs. Well, at least since he was a teen and discovered the magic of (and fell in love with) Day during a Saturday afternoon watching one of her movies on television. As the star of his own award-winning one-man show "Doris and Me," which he performs all over the country, Dreier's had a ton of prep to get the songs on the album pitch perfect AND make them his own. “I created my one-man show, Doris and Me out of my love for and quirky obsession with the incredible Doris Day

Henry Newmark

At the of age 10 in Port Washington, New York, Henry began studying drums with local teachers and later commuted to New York City to study with noted drummer and author, Joe Cusatis. Henry attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied privately with respected jazz artists and educators Alan Dawson, Gary Burton and Fred Buda. After leaving Berklee, Henry worked on the East Coast and in the late 1970’s moved to Los Angeles to further his career and continued his professional studies with Freddy Gruber, Earl Hatch and Dale Anderson. Henry has played on hundreds of sessions for T.V., film, and commercials, as well as recorded for artists as diverse as Ice-T (“Colors”), Roger Williams, John Batdorff and Latin star Rocio Durcal