21. BIOGRAPHY AND QUOTES Biography. Bebop and Beyond is an acclaimed classical repertory jazz ensemble committedto working with some of the foremost performers and composers in jazz. http://www.melmartin.com/html_pages/bios.html

Home Events E-mail Purchase CDs Mel Martin Biography Click here for bio.pdf file Mel Martin has proven to be one of the most versatile and creative musicians to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area His virtuosic abilities on woodwinds combined with his vast range of experience has brought him to a position of pre-eminence as one of the most inventive and innovative of performers. His unique abilities as an improviser, arranger and composer have made him a favorite of such greats as Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard , and many others. His work as a leader has been documented on several brilliant recordings with the groups Listen, Featuring Mel Martin and his current band as well as his solo recording Other Side Up where he displayed his fascinating abilities as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger/producer, composer and jazz soloist. He has applied these talents to a wide variety of performing and recording situations including Santana , Azteca, Boz Scaggs, Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Denny Zeitlin, Hubert Laws, Billy Cobham , as well as a multitude of independent studio projects. In performance Mel displays a rare combination of fiery soloing abilities and telepathic communication and projects a joyously spirited vibrancy to his audiences.

22. SWOJO Members' Bios currently directs the jazz Combo at Musicworks Northwest, and is a Master Artistand Mentor for the Artist Apprenticeship and Young jazz composers program at http://swojo-com.w01.merchbox.com/bios.html

About SWOJO members Trumpets Denise Cline: Marge Rosen: Marge has been playing trumpet for over 25 years, both in classical and jazz genres. She has enjoyed performing on stage at Carnegie Hall and Benaroya Hall. A previous member of the United States Navy Band, she has performed for the President of the United States, numerous foreign dignitaries, and at the 1994 World Cup. She earned a masters degree in music education from Ithaca College in New York. Angela Smith: Angie began playing the trumpet in the Shoreline Public Schools in the fifth grade, and played in a variety of classical and jazz groups throughout junior high and high school. She continued her extensive musical involvement during her college years at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and played in a number of small and large jazz groups while in graduate school at Harvard University. She is currently a professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Washington. Shelly Devlin: Shelly Devlin is a recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest where she performs with the Navy Band Northwest. She received a Bachelor of Music in performance and education from the University of Iowa (1993). She resides in Kingston, Washington, where she teaches private music lessons. Trombones Carolyn Caster: Carolyn is an active trombonist in the Seattle big band scene. In addition to SWOJO, she is a member of the ConEd Art Ensemble, and Brian Kirk's Jazz Orchestra. She has also performed with the Jazz Police, Jay Thomas' Friendly Fire, Kings of Swing, Route 66, Portage Bay Big Band, Issaquah Jazz Orchestra, Fred Radke's Studio Jazz Ensemble, and others. Carolyn studied music and computer science at the University of Idaho and is currently a student of trombonist Jeff Hay.

23. Jazz Link Enterprises bios, and Ms. Hibler prepared and narrated commentary about the composers and theirmusic and art work for Mr. Bruning's book The Dale Bruning jazz Guitar Series http://www.jazzlinkenterprises.com/bios/bio_jude.html

Jude Hibler Bio Articles Bios Birthdays Books ... Email Jazz writer, author, photographer, and concert and CD producer Jude Hibler has interviewed and/or photographed some of the giants in the jazz world. She published and edited Jazz Link magazine in San Diego, California from 1988-1992. She has written liner notes and has had her photographs used for compact disc recordings, and two of Joe Pass' music books: Joe Pass Improvising Ideas which she coauthored, and Joe Pass Note for Note , both published by Mel Bay. She is a feature writer and photographer for 20th Century Guitar magazine and Jazzscene of Oregon and has had articles in Just Jazz Guitar magazine. She was a publicist for Concord Jazz records in the early 1990s. Jazz historian Leonard Feather asked her to be a contributing writer for his final The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz In 1996, she and her business partner, guitarist and educator Dale Bruning coproduced his CD on the JLE label entitled The Dale Bruning Quartet: Tomorrow's Reflections (JLECD-4001). They present theme concerts, such as one featuring Tin-Pan alley composers, whereby Mr. Bruning wrote arrangements and Ms. Hibler prepared and narrated commentary about the composers and their music. In 1997, she did the notation and art work for Mr. Bruning's book:

24. Jazz Link Enterprises bios, and Ms. Hibler prepared and narrated commentary about the composers and theirmusic In 1997, he authored his first book The Dale Bruning jazz Guitar Series http://www.jazzlinkenterprises.com/bios/bio_bruning.html

Dale Bruning Bio Articles Bios Birthdays Books ... Email A native of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, guitarist, composer, arranger and educator Dale Bruning spent time living, working and recording in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York during the 1940s and 1950s. During his tenure in the United States Navy from 1953-57, he was a guitarist and arranger, and when called upon, he also played piano, bass, vibes and percussion. Upon his release in 1957, he studied at Temple University, declaring and graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. He took as many music classes as he could. Concurrently, he studied music and guitar with world renowned educator Dennis Sandole. In 1961, Mr. Bruning became the leader of the house band for The Del Shields Show , a television variety program that originated from Philadelphia on WRCV, an NBC affiliate. In 1964, he and his family moved to Denver. An accident in 1988 nearly ended Mr. Bruning's career as a performing musician. While securing a window pane in the rubbish can, a piece of glass broke and slashed a deep cut across his left wrist. His median nerve to the fingers and the thumb tendon were badly cut. Dr. Charles Hamlin rebuilt the sheath around the nerve, enabling it to regenerate itself. After this tragedy, his commitment to playing was fueled by his deep passion for the music and his own acts of courage every time he picked up the guitar to practice, knowing the pain would be excruciating. His valor during the slow rehabilitative process was rewarded, however, as he has become an even stronger performer than prior to the accident. Considering that he has little feeling in one finger, he amazes audiences with his ability and agility on the fingerboard.

25. Mount Miguel LIBRARY - Music LINKS com (bios/Links) Rock and Roll - HALL of FAME - (bios) Harmony Central work lists,program notes, reviews, and photos of composers represented by G jazz Links. http://www.grossmont.k12.ca.us/MtMiguel/library/music.html

(select one!) [General Music Resources / BIOGRAPHIES ] [GUITARISTS] [Classical, Church, and Musical Theatre] [Jazz] General Music Resources/ BIOGRAPHIES MUSIC - Yahoo! A good place to start - a general index of music topics. Hip Online Biographies, interviews, reviews, news, etc... Rock on the Net Artists, music news, charts, new releases, links, etc. All Music Guide (AMG) An encyclopedic database of music. includes artist biographies, album reviews, and fully cross-referenced discographies that allow the user to browse from artist to artist. MTV Online Music, News, and local music scene info. VH1 Online News, info, web links, etc. LYRICS.com Song lyrics from selected artists. Musicians: BIOGRAPHIES (LibrarySpot) Bands, Composers, Women:Music, Classical, Opera Stars... Catharton: MUSICIANS - (Bios/Links) Ultimate Band List/ UBL.com - (Bios/Links) Rock and Roll - HALL of FAME - (Bios) Harmony Central Fantastic resource for musicians. Includes guitar, bass, synths, MIDI, software, effects and most of everything else, except the hype.

26. Artist Bios And Contact For IAJE 2001/Richard Boukas Duo artist bios curricular areas, he founded the school's Brazilian jazz Ensemblein to over 200 Brazilian works by contemporary composers including Hermeto http://www.boukas.com/webpages/iajebios.html

Home What's New? Recordings Santos Neto ... Guitar Articles IAJE 2002 Long Beach Duo artist bios Richard Boukas Jovino Santos Neto photo by Catherine Sebastian RICHARD BOUKAS JOVINO SANTOS NETO Brazilian Jazz DUO DUO CONTACT INFORMATION DUO RECORDINGS About the Artists The Duo collaboration of Richard Boukas and Jovino Santos Neto offers a uniquely contemporary and universal musical language that abandons all common artificial industry boundaries between Brazilian, Jazz, Classical and other evolving traditions. Their work is marked by an organic synergy of primary Brazilian genres and polyrhythms including samba, bai‹o, maracatu, choro and frevo ; rich and daring Jazz harmonies and improvisations; extended compositional structures driven by Classical contrapuntal textures and motivic development. Such fertile crossroads allow Boukas and Santos Neto to explore a broad musical horizon while maintaining the stylistic integrity and clarity of a workÕs primary component influences.

27. Richard Boukas-Jovino Santos Neto Duo/Artist Bios/ In 1995 he founded the school's Brazilian jazz Ensemble , giving US premires toover 200 Brazilian works by contemporary composers including Hermeto Pascoal http://www.boukas.com/webpages/duobio.html

Home What's New? Recordings Santos Neto ... Guitar Articles RICHARD BOUKAS JOVINO SANTOS NETO Brazilian Jazz DUO DUO CONTACT INFORMATION DUO RECORDINGS About the Artists The Duo collaboration of Richard Boukas and Jovino Santos Neto offers a uniquely contemporary and universal musical language that abandons all common artificial industry boundaries between Brazilian, Jazz, Classical and other evolving traditions. Their work is marked by an organic synergy of primary Brazilian genres and polyrhythms including samba, bai‹o, maracatu, choro and frevo ; rich and daring Jazz harmonies and improvisations; extended compositional structures driven by Classical contrapuntal textures and motivic development. Such fertile crossroads allow Boukas and Santos Neto to explore a broad musical horizon while maintaining the stylistic integrity and clarity of a workÕs primary component influences. Performances feature their own award-winning compositions and those of legendary Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal , with whom Jovino was pianist/co-producer from 1977-92. To date he remains PascoalÕs official musical archivist, editor and tireless advocate.

28. BMI Bios At Sundance 2002 A unique artisan who is truly entrenched in the worlds of classical, jazz and pop/rock,BC Smith is one of the few composers who can both move between the http://www.bmi.com/special/sundance2002/bios.asp

STEPHEN THOMAS CAVIT Film at Sundance: Blue Vinyl Stephen Thomas Cavit began composing music for film while studying at the University of Southern California. Doing mostly short films, he forged contacts with many of the school's student filmmakers, which led to his first feature scoring job, "The Four Corners of Nowhere,' with Writer/Director Steve Chbosky. Premiering at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, Four Corners went on to take prizes at many other festivals and was distributed for theatrical release. more.. ERIC COLVIN Film at Sundance: Bark Raised in Palos Verdes, California, Eric started piano lessons at the age of four. As a teenager he worked as a staff pianist at his church where he joined an all electronic church band. Eric was not only introduced to synthesizers and record production, he received his first taste in touring, playing shows in New York, Florida, Washington D.C. and throughout California. more..

29. BMI's Support For The Arts Awards Aids and encourages young composers of classical music of jazz Educators Supportsprofessional jazz educators. Visit their web site for bios, audio clips http://www.bmi.com/about/arts.asp

Search by: Artist Publisher Writer Title Select a Site... Home Songwriters Composers Publishers Licensing/Customers News Media Repertoire Search BMI has a long tradition of honoring and supporting the creators of all genres of music, and those who bring that music to the public. Support for future generations of musical creators has been a special focus at BMI. Following is a partial list of organizations and activities that receive significant professional or financial support from BMI. BMI INITIATIVES BMI Earle Hagen Workshop Provides a professional-level creative workshop for young composers of film and television music. BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Offers jazz composers an environment to explore new creative avenues while honing and solidifying their skills. The BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra is an outgrowth of the workshop. BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop Allows students of musical theatre to work in a professional environment, often pairing composers and lyricists. Tony Award winners Alan Menken and Maury Yeston are workshop alumni. BMI Student Composer Awards Aids and encourages young composers of classical music, several of whom have gone on to win the Pulitzer Prize and other prestigious awards.

30. Library District - Maricopa County History 102 A guide to Western composers and their well as travel and ticket information,artist bios. www.nojazzfest.com; jazz Online - Reviews, artist info http://www.maricopa.gov/library/internet.asp?anchor=entertainment

31. Richard Bliwas - Bios stars by Downbeat Magazine, Ben has one of the most original voices in modernjazz. (CD now) He is the founding member of the jazz composers Collective, a http://www.richardbliwas.com/bios.php3

Richard Bliwas Ben Sher and Ned Goold . By 1984 he moved to New York and like a modern troubadour supported himself through an odyssey of gigs that spiraled into the late 1990's when a renewed interest in recording, sparked by the suggestion of his favorite pianist Paul Bley, led him to record his first two CD's Compose Yourself solo, duo and trio improvisations and the painterly production of songs and improvisations from another single afternoon stream of consciousness session, Walk the Bike Ben Allison The Bassist was named "One of the 25 rising jazz stars" by Downbeat Magazine, "Ben has one of the most original voices in modern jazz." (CD now) He is the founding member of the Jazz Composers Collective, a musician run organization based in New York. His album Third Eye was included in the top ten jazz CD's of 1999 by The New York Times, Boston Globe as well as several other publications. He has extensive credits performing in film, radio, and television. He has recorded extensively with top jazz musicians, and has worked with Richard since their 1997 gig with David Budway and Scott Cutchall at the Knitting Factory David Tronzo A modernist, David is a devotee of the bottleneck slide guitar. He has worked on projects ranging from

32. Biography support several youth programs including Music Center on Tour and jazz After School Bobhas worked directly with composers as varied as John Cage, John Adams http://www.rhapsodyintaps.com/bios.htm

RHAPSODY IN TAPS IS: Linda Sohl-Donnell Fred Strickler Pauline Hagino Bob Carroll ... Mindy Millard and apprentices Christopher Burks , and Holly Scheall-Mehling AND Gildo Mahones , piano, Tim Misica , woodwinds, Jardine Wilson , bass, Jack Le Compte , drums Bob Fernandez , percussion WITH GUEST ARTISTS Percussionist/composer Monti Ellison , pianist Althea Waites I Nyoman Wenten and Members of the Balinese Gamelan "Burat Wangi" AND SPECIAL GUEST STAR Arthur Duncan DANCERS LINDA SOHL-DONNELL Back to top FRED STRICKLER a featured soloist with Rhapsody In Taps since 1992, has performed throughout the United States, in Europe and in Southeast Asia. He directs his own company, New Ideas on Tap, and performs often as a soloist with orchestras in his choreographic version of Morton Gould's "Tap Dance Concerto." An active choreographer, he has received numerous fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council. As a modern dancer he was a founder of Eyes Wide Open Dance Theatre and was a featured soloist in the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company. He was also a founding member of the Jazz Tap Ensemble. A Professor of Dance at the University of California Riverside where he has taught since 1967, Fred teaches master classes and workshops throughout the United States, including major tap festivals in Southern California, Boston, Portland, Boulder, Chicago and at Jacob's Pillow. Back to top PAULINE HAGINO is a founding member of Rhapsody In Taps. Her interest lies in developing musicality and broadening the format of rhythm tap to include other expressive qualities and elements of dance that are not associated with tap. Pauline has also studied modern dance with Louise Burns, Viola Farber, Larry Clarke and Jeff Slayton and Dancers. She has taught at San Antonio College and the Jones-Ludin Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii, CSU Long Beach and is currently on the faculty at Orange Coast College, Irvine Valley College and DeFore Dance Center.

33. Grandfather Ridiculous.com- Home The following are brief bios of each individual that to perform commissioned piecesby composers such as his focus from classical to jazz and progressive rock http://www.grandfather-ridiculous.com/bios.htm

the band Joe Rybczyk Jr.- bandleader, piano, rhodes, organ, nord lead 2, trumpet, vocal Joe began studying jazz piano and trumpet in early high school with bassist Dave Santoro. Since moving to New York City in 1999 to attend the New School University's Jazz program, Joe has performed and recorded with many well-respected musicians and groups. Among the list are: Candiria, Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Fabio Morgera, Dick Oatts, and Ingred Jensen. In Grandfather Ridiculous, Joe is bringing his jazz background to the table while at the same time using it as an opportunity to experiment with writing new styles of music and inventing sounds. Joe can also be seen performing regularly with: The Thomas Marriott Trio, The Eric Wyatt Quartet, The David Ullman Quartet, and Da Houndz ( www.yalloppinhounds.com J ason Fraticelli - upright bass, electric bass, quattro Jason began seriously playing the electric bass in high school and then initiated his studies of the upright bass at Bucks County Community College with bassist Ron Velosky. He then transferred to the New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music Program where he was able to study with such musical greats as: Cecil McBee, Reggie Workman, George Garzone, Gerard D'Angelo, and Jane Ira Bloom. Jason has performed internationally with bands such as: The Keeleaf Aura Quartet, Group 4, ShadowDance, and the The Jack Patton/Nick Collins Quintet. He has also had the pleasure to work with inspiring musical greats such as:

34. Cosmologic: Bios has commissioned and premiered works by numerous composers, and has and performingapproaches, including contemporary classical, the jazz tradition, electronic http://www.jasonrobinson.com/cosmologic/bios.html

A California native, Jason Robinson Michael Dessen (trombone) has performed with Yusef Lateef, George Lewis, Anthony Davis, Glenn Spearman, Dana Reason, Mike Wofford, Phillip Gelb, SONOR, Marcos Fernandes, Marcelo Radulovich, Shahrokh Yadegari, M. Abidh Waugh, Jaime Valle, the Bi-National Mambo Orchestra, and Eek-a-Mouse, among others. He is a featured soloist on Yusef Lateef's Fantasia for Flute , and has also performed with multimedia artists such as Rand Steiger, Vibeke Sorensen and Miller Puckette. His compositions appear on recordings by Cosmologic as well as an upcoming debut release as a leader. Dessen is currently completing his doctoral dissertation in Critical Studies and Experimental Practices, in the UC San Diego Music Department. Scott Walton has performed with George Lewis, Wadada Leo Smith, John Carter, Bobby Bradford, John Abercrombie, Nels Cline, Phillip Gelb, Davey Williams, Clifford Jordan, Al Cohn, and Frank Wess, among others. He has collaborated with poets, dancers, performance artists, and filmmakers. Current projects as a bassist include work with Cosmologic, the Vinny Golia Quintet, the Rain Trio (with Alex Cline and Eric Barber), and the quartet Unbalancing Act. As a pianist Walton has commissioned and premiered works by numerous composers, and has toured with the Octagon Ensemble for New Music. Recent CD releases include "17 Themes for Ockodektet" with Jeff Kaiser, and "Arcology" with Chris Chafe. He has recorded on the Soul Note, Nine Winds, JazzHalo, Circumvention, pfMentum, Koch, Centaur, Albany, and Revelation labels.

35. The WILLIE AUGUST PROJECT - Photos & Bios Minnesota Public Radio's statewide broadcast, The jazz Image. . Siems has receivedthree composing/performing commissions from the American composers Forum and http://members.tripod.com/WillieAugust/bios.html

THE WILLIE AUGUST PROJECT Classic and Original Jazz Bookings and Info: 612-825-9952 Email: WillieAugust@hotmail.com *To return to the WAP home page, click on the photo at left. Click here to return to our simplified page. Ben Siems (right) - guitar, composer Jeremy Hauer (left) - drums ABOUT SHOWS AWARDS NEWS ... CONTACT BEN SIEMS Born in Minneapolis in 1967, Ben Siems began studying piano when he was seven years old, switching to cello at age nine. He first tried his hand at composing only a few years later, writing arrangements of traditional songs for violin, cello and piano. Siems began teaching himself guitar during his senior year of high school, learning from the records of B.B. King and Robert Johnson. After attending Brown University, he made a name for himself on the East Coast folk scene as a solo acoustic guitarist and singer, combining classic blues playing techniques with his lyrical sense of melody. His solo recording, Sun's Gonna Shine , was aired on a number of New Jersey radio stations as he toured that state, playing to full houses at such legendary venues as the Mine Street Coffeehouse.

36. A Passion For Jazz! Other Sites Dictionary of composers composer bios, timeline, suggested books HyperMusic - Classical jazz history, orchestral instruments, composers links http://www.apassion4jazz.net/links_res.html

Other Sites Jazz Sites Musician Sites Education [Music Resources] Dictionary of Composers - composer bios, timeline, suggested books and recordings. Find Free Sheet Music - free sheet music downloads, lessons, articles, and tips. HyperMusic Jazz Scale Suggester - software to find scales using Jazz charts, by Michael Archbold. MacMusic - music discussion forums, audio and MIDI on Macintosh. mfiles - the music files Music Graphics Galore Piano Today Rycun Music Company - sheet music, arrangements, original MIDI files and other services. Sonic Implants - maker of high quality soundfonts, sample downloads. Standard MIDI Files on the Net - database of sites offering downloads. Charles Kelly, webmaster. Verve Music Group - web home Of Verve, GRP, Impulse! and Blue Thumb Records. "Music is good to the melancholy, bad to those who mourn, and neither good nor bad to the deaf" - Benedict Spinoza

37. Composer Bulletin Boards Page 2 in the American Institute of Arts and Letters, election as the first jazz musicianmember of Then we got pictures of composers and brief bios of composers http://members.aol.com/jasontracy/composers2.htm

Bulletin Boards That Teach About Composers and/or Performers page 2 Gershwin's America This bulletin board is actually an American flag (well, sorta! It's my interpretation of the flag. :-)) With a Gershwin quote written on the white stripes and the name of some Gershwin songs on white notes that replace the white starts. The quote that I use: "True Music...must repeat the thoughts and inspirations of the people and their time. My people are Americans. My time is now." -George Gershwin (1898-1937) DUKE This bulletin board looks best down in black, white, silver and another accent color (like red or yellow). I use a white background, with sparkly silver trim, and black construction paper behind all of the letters, and the big photo of Duke Ellington in the middle of the board. I type up info about Duke Ellington, cut it down to a tall rectangular shape and then glue it to a piece of black construction paper that is cut in the shape of a top hat. I put the top hat with the info on it on a colored square of construction paper (red or yellow) and attach them in a semi-circle around the main picture of him in the middle of the board. I use top hats because the picture that I use of him has him in one. It looks sorta like this one- CLICK HERE . Here is the info that I use on the top hats. Born 29 April 1899 in Washington DC, composer, bandleader, and pianist Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington was recognized in his lifetime as one of the greatest jazz composers and performers.

38. Debris: Bios biographies. d e b r i s. Saxophonist Jeff Hudgins joined Debris in 1994. He hasperformed with Jimmy Giuffre, George Russell and the jazz composers Orchestra. http://members.aol.com/debrisbob/BIO.HTM

b i o g r a p h i e s d e b r i s Saxophonist Jeff Hudgins Events Dancing: Recent Compositions By Pozzi Escot And Robert Cogan Saxophonist Steve Norton was a founding member of Debris. He was also a founding member of Either/Orchestra, contributing to three of their recordings. He is a member of the Great Circle Saxophone Quartet, whose recording Child King Dictator Fool was released March 1997 by New World/Crosscurrents. Steve has also performed and/or recorded with Herb Robertson, Ken Vandermark, Joe Morris, Tim Berne, Steve Adams, Henry Kaiser, Gino Robair, Tom Plsek, Gregg Bendian, Andrea Parkins, Laurence Cook and Craig Schildhauer. Steve studied performance with Steve Adams of ROVA and George Garzone, and composition at Berklee College. Bassist Bob Ross was a founding member of Debris, for which he will most assuredly rot in hell. He has played with Lisa Loeb, Steve Hunt, Skip Hadden, Thalia Zadek, Arnie Lawrence, Peri Lyons, Joe Niski, Steve Weisberg, Larry Easter, Ken Winoker, and Andrew Essex, most of whom will deny it vehemently. He too holds a Masters Degree from the New England Conservatory, where he studied composition with Lee Hyla and Joe Maneri. They'll probably deny that also. Drummer Curt Newton joined Debris in 1989. His work with guitarist Joe Morris can be heard on the Soul Note CDs

39. Jane Miller Arts Lottery Grant recipient, award given to worthy artists and composers fundedby Massachusetts Arts Lottery. Former jazz Coordinator for WCUWFM, Worcester http://www.janemillergroup.com/bios.html

BIOGRAPHY Guitarist/Composer Jane Miller's new CD " The Other Room ", on Pink Bubble Records, is a 12 song collection of her most recent compositions, brilliantly performed by her group: Tim Ray - piano, Bob Simonelli - fretless electric bass, and Don Kirby - drums. Like her previous two CD's " Postcard " (1993) and " Secret Pockets " (1998), " The Other Room " is receiving rave reviews and airplay throughout the United States and Canada. The pairing of engineer Peter Kontrimas and assistant producer Lauren Passarelli has resulted in a bold new sound, providing the perfect vehicle for this contemporary jazz material. The recording also features Jane's debut writing for strings, with a performance by The Arriaga String Quartet. With roots in both the folk singer-songwriter and jazz worlds, Jane is an active freelancer and composer. She has become a frequent guitarist with the internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter SONiA, formerly of disappear fear. She has performed with guitarists Leni Stern and Emily Remler (her former teacher). She has performed duets with bassists David Clark and Marshall Wood, saxophonists Cercie Miller, Billy Novick and Myanna; and other ensemble work with drummers Bob Gullotti and Steve Langone, pianists Bill O'Connell and Dick Odgren, and singers Toni Ballard and Jim Porcella. She is currently in a working chamber jazz trio with Cercie Miller and David Clark, for which she contributes many compositions.

40. Michelle LeBlanc Quintet Biographies In the past few years, Ed has released two CD’s titled Little Bear and Spacewalk .Ed is also an active member of the BMI jazz composers Workshop. Guitar, http://www.michelleleblanc.com/bios.html

Michelle LeBlanc Vocals Saxophone ED XIQUES , saxophone, flutes and clarinets, has toured with Liza Minnelli since 1983. When not on tour, he freelances in the New York City area most recently with Maria Schneider Orchestra and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, and McCoy Tyner to name a few. In the past few years, Ed has released two CD’s titled "Little Bear" and "Spacewalk". Ed is also an active member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop. Guitar PHIL FORBES , 7 string guitar, received formal jazz training from Western Connecticut State University. He has become a very popular guitar teacher to students of all ages in the Danbury area. He has studied with Sal Salvador and Richie Hart and is also a jazz composer. Phil performs regularly in area jazz combos, big bands and blues bands. He is an endorsing musician for several specialty guitar makers in the Northeast. Phil has released several CD's. Visit his website at www.philforbes.com

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