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MUSICIANS |
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Jazz
singer Jennifer Barnes is
not only a great vocalist but also a great lady as well.
She is married to the great drummer Steve Barnes. |
www.jenniferbarnesmusic.com |
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Chris
Bennett is
a wonderful singer/composer with whom I had the privilege
to record three tracks on her CD "Until The
End Of Time". |
www.chrisbennett.com |
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An old friend
and an incredible talent, Roger
Burn
has
a band called Shapes and is making quite a stir on the
LA jazz scene as well as internationally. He can also
be heard on the sound track to the Oscar nominated movie
Sideways. |
www.shapesmusic.com |
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One of the
back up singers with Sergio Mendes,
Dawn Bishop
is not only an excellent vocalist but a great songwriter
as well. |
www.dawnbishop.com |
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The
Captain & Tennille
were my first road gig when I was the ripe old age of
twenty. I could not have had asked for a better experience.
Just great, down to earth, wonderful people. |
www.captainandtennille.net |
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Matt
Catingub
has been one of
my dearest friends since I was 16 years old. This is
the man who taught me how to play big band drums. He
is probably the most talented musician I have ever met.
He is currently the Pops conductor for the Honolulu
Symphony and his brand new Matt Catingub Orchestra of
Hawaii!. |
www.mattcatingub.com |
| Most
known for his renowned work with Tony Bennett and Sammy
Davis Jr, drummer Clayton
Cameron has developed brush techniques
that are just simply incredible! |
www.claytoncameron.com |
| My
friends Steve Campbell
and his wife Lindsey
have a wonderful African/World drum school in
Santa Barbara, check them out! |
www.dancingdrum.com |
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Not only does
master percussionist Luis
Conte
have an exceptional career and is known throughout the
world, he also happens to be one of nicest people I know.
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www.luisconte.com |
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Crolius
is a composer
who lives in the Santa Ynez Valley. Nice relaxing music,
I am on one of his CD's. |
www.crolius.com |
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Jeff Elliott
is an amazing
trumpet player/composer who has toured with Airto and
Flora Purim, Paul Anka, Les McCann and most recently The
Doc Severinsen big band. Here is his debut CD of which
I am incredibly proud to be a part. |
http://www.householdink.com/jeffelliott.htm
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Drummer
Ian Falgout
is a good friend and a solid player performing with
a variety of groups. |
www.iangroove.com |
| Guitarist
and Composer Gilberto
Gonzalez
has
a new CD out entitled "Sonidos Sobre El Lienzo".
Beautiful melodies and wonderful performances.
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www.gilbertomusic.com |
| I
have had the pleasure to produce jazz singer Mellonie
Irvine's debut release. Be sure to check
out her site for the latest news and upcoming performances. |
www.mellonieirvine.com |
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Percussionist
Kalani
always has new videos and instructional material for aspiring
percussionists. A great musician and an inspiration to
me. |
www.kalanimusic.com |
| If
you are looking for entertainment for your next event,
(wedding. private party, cocktail hour, corporate event),
then KW Music Events
is the music service for you! |
www.kwmusicevents.com |
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My dear friend
saxophonist/composer
Robert Kyle
is an amazing musician. I have been blessed to have played
on two of his CD's. |
www.robertkyle.com |
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Jennifer Jane Leitham
is a wonderful bass player who I toured with Doc Severinsen
and I was fortunate enough to have worked with her for
seven years great years! |
www.jenniferleitham.com |
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The son of
Kenny Loggins, singer/songwriter
Crosby Loggins
is an amazing talent with an incredible future. |
www.crosbyloggins.com |
| Not
only is Gloria Loring
a
wonderful singer, composer and performer, but she is also
a completely real and sweet person! |
www.glorialoring.com |
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Mariachi Cobre
is a wonderful
group that would perform with Doc Severinsen every once
in a while and they are making quite a name for themselves
out in the symphony pops world on their own. If they are
ever in your area, do yourself a favor and go see them,
you will not be disappointed! |
www.mariachi-cobre.com |
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Drummer/Percussionist/Composer
Luis Munoz
lives in the Santa Barbara area and has put out some the
nicest music in years. |
www.luismunoz.net |
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Singer/songwriter
Karen Thurber is
a wonderful artist who I have had the joy of recording
on her debut project In A Dream. |
www.karenteed.com |
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Pacific Coast Music
is the home of Chris Sidwell and Jean Sidwell. They are
fantastic people that have been nice enough to keep calling
me for their projects. Their music runs a variety from
Jazz Vocal Standards, Brazilian, Smooth Jazz to Instrumental
Jazz. |
www.pacificcoastmusic.com |
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The guitarist
for Jazz is Dead and CPR, Jeff
Pevar
is one of most musical players I have ever known. |
www.pevar.com |
| Doc
Severinsen,
has a brand new website that is promoting his incredible
Destino trumpets. Plenty of info on his design, his career,
tons of pics and more! |
www.docseverinsen.com |
| Singer/songwriter
Shawn Thies
has an angelic voice and I was fortunate enough to record
on her debut Christmas CD New Beginnings At
Christmas. |
www.shawnthies.com |
| Trumpet
player extraordinaire Lew
Soloff has become a great friend on the
road these past few years while touring with Steve Tyrell.
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www.lewsoloff.com |
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Brazilian
singer/guitarist Teka
has been making waves in the Santa Barbara and LA areas
for years. She is truly a remarkable artist. You have
to hear this lady! |
www.newbossa.com |
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Toni Tennille
is still going strong performing with symphony orchestras
across the country. |
www.tonitennille.net |
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Randy Tico
is one of my favorite bass players and one of my closest
friends. We have done numerous recordings and gigs together
over the years and continue to do so. |
www.randytico.com |
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My boss Steve Tyrell has
been making waves as one of the torch carriers of the
Great American Songbook. Be sure to check out his site
and see the latest! |
www.stevetyrell.com |
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Steve Weingart
who played and recorded as the keyboardist for The Dave
Weckl Band for many years, is pursuing his own very successful
solo career. We used to play a lot over the years and
have done quite a few recordings together. Check him out! |
www.steveweingart.com |
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For his Italian
show, Doc would use the incredible operatic tenor Joseph
Wolverton.
In my opinion, he certainly gives The Three Tenors a run
for their money. |
www.josephwolverton.com |
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ENDORSEMENTS |
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DW Drums
are in my opinion the best drums on the market today.
Check out what kind of drum set they can custom design
for you. |
www.dwdrums.com |
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The Swiss
cymbal company Paiste
is always coming up with new creative ways to express
yourself. |
www.paiste.com |
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Remo
has set the standard for drum heads across the world.
They also are coming up with innovative new products all
the time. |
www.remo.com |
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I have used
Shakka Shakerz
on numerous sessions and they always seem to add the right
touch. |
www.shakerman.com |
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For a list
of fine percussion products visit
Toca Percussion
online. |
www.tocapercussion.com |
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I am
now an official endorser of Acappella
Drumsticks with
my own signature series coming out very soon. They are
a wonderful company who just build the best sticks I have
ever played! |
www.acappelladrumsticks.net |
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OTHER SITES |
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Drumlesson.com
is a great place to take lessons online. I actually have
a few lessons you can take from me on this site. Complete
with video, audio and notation, this is a very well done
online lesson environment. |
www.drumlesson.com |
| If
you want to visit a fantastic resource for everything
to do with drums and percussion
Drum Set
Connect is
the place to go! |
Drumset
Connect – Drums Percussion |
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Drums on the Web
is an incredible resource for info on the drumming community
at large. |
www.drumsontheweb.com |
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Contemporary Music Project
is
a site that my friend Don Skoog has put together. I met
him in Feb 2003 when I went to study percussion in Cuba.
Very informative site! |
www.contemporarymusicproject.com |
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If you are
ever in Phoenix, go to my friend Richard Bock's delicious
Italian eatery Giuseppe's.
He
is the principal cellist of the Phoenix Symphony who started
his own restaurant and I would go there every time Doc
was in town performing with the symphony. |
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Hip Brazil
is a company
started by Randy Tico and his wife Vanessa Isaac that
is producing fun, energetic Brazilian dance/workout videos. |
www.hipbrazil.com |
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If you want
to educate your mind and find out the real truth as to
what is happening to Southern California, check out
The John and Ken Show. |
www.johnandkenshow.com |
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The Los Angeles
Music Academy
is great place to hone in on your skills in order to make
it as a professional musician in today's competitive market. |
www.lamusicacademy.com |
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One of my
dear friends since I was a kid,
Mike Ray
has always had the drum shop in the Santa Barbara
area. It is now owned an operated by George
Pendergast. He has an incredible teaching
staff as well. |
www.mikesdrumshop.com |
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Modern Drummer
online is always a great source for the latest info on
the drumming stars with added features you don't get with
just the printed magazine. |
www.moderndrummer.com |
Plazacuba.com
is the place to go if you want to study music in Cuba.
They are very organized, friendly and helpful in making
a trip to Cuba a fun and incredible experience. |
www.plazacuba.com |
| Todd
Pierce
is one my closest friends since high school and has turned
out to be one hell of a writer. Check out his site and
his first published novel, "The Australia Stories"
and his most recent release, "Newsworld"
which won the 2006 Drue Heinz Literature Award. |
www.toddjamespierce.com |
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