Artist/Group  egbe gareth Contact  07961900884 Address  62b drayton pk highbury islington london n51nd City  london State Zip  n51nd Country  unitedkingdom Daytime Phone  07961900884 Evening Phone  07961900884 Fax  none Description  I am a disable student,and with experience under my belt. I need advice on starting my solo career in order to achieve an outstanding success. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Kloose, Adam Contact  Adam Kloose Address  9433 Tuscany Circle City  Stockton State  CA Zip  95210-1650 Country  USA Daytime Phone  209-477-6750 Evening Phone  209-477-6750 Email  rkloose@yahoo.com Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  712 Contact  Kelli Dower Address  17750 Lasselle Street City  Moreno Valley State  CA Zip  92551 Country  USA Daytime Phone  951.485.6200 Fax  951.485.6200 Email  valverdemusicfestival@Valverde.edu URL  www.valverde.edu Description  Smooth sounds and unusual vocal maturity from a teen vocal jazz group! Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Aaron Noe Jazz 4 Contact  Aaron Noe Address City  Fredericksburg State  VA Zip  22553 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (540)455-3104 Email  trumpet@aaronnoejazz4.com URL  www.AaronNoeJazz4.com Description  Jazz Quartet playing a wide variety of traditional, mainstream and contemporary jazz. Available for performance, clinics, and/or guest artist. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Piano Trumpet Artist/Group  Abate,Greg Contact  Greg Abate Address  70 Fairway Drive City  Coventry State  RI Zip  02816 Country  USA Daytime Phone  401-823-4097 Evening Phone  401-265-4354 Fax  413-294-1122 Email  abatebop@juno.com URL  www.gregabate.com Description  Greg Abate is an International touring and recording artist considered one of the best post bop alto saxophonists. With 12 critically acclaimed recordings , Greg tours constantly and also is a Conn-Selmer clinician who conducts jazz workshops worldwide. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Adams, Jeff Contact  Jeff Adams Address  611 Waterwheel Lane #33 City  Millersville State  MD Zip  21108 Country  USA Daytime Phone  301-642-7514 Email  neobopr@aol.com URL  www.hometown.aol.com/neobopr/neobopr.html Description  Yamaha Artist/Clinician Instruments  Trombone Trumpet Artist/Group  Addo, Samuel Asante Contact  Samuel Asante Addo Address  P.O.BOX CE 11745,TEMA,GHANA. City  TEMA State Zip  +233 Country  Ghana Daytime Phone  +233243607733 Evening Phone  +233243607733 Email  menewsome@yahoo.co.uk Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Piano Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Aebersold, Jamey Contact  Jamey Aebersold Address  1211x Aebersold Drive, PO Box 1244 City  New Albany State  IN Zip  47150 Country  USA Daytime Phone  812-945-3142 Fax  812-949-2006 Email  staff@jazzbooks.com URL  www.jazzbooks.com Description  For over 25 years, Jamey Aebersold's series of Play-a-Long book and record sets have been used by musicians world-wide - from beginner to leading professional - to develop and refine their skills as jazz improvisers. Instruments  Bass Piano Saxophone Artist/Group  AFREKAS' POETREE Contact  AFREKA Address  P.O. BOX 1013 HARLEM, City  NEW YORK State  NY Zip  10030 Country  UNITED STATES Daytime Phone  1(917)257-2855 Email  AFREKAD@NETSCAPE.NET Description  AFREKAS' POETREE IS A BLEND OF ORIGINAL JAZZ VOCALS, VOCAL PERCUSSIONS, AND SPOKEN WORD. PRIOR TO BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE HOTTEST POETS IN 1998, THIS POETESS HAD ALREADY PERFORMED IN: RHIENBERG,Ge,WONJU,KOREA,BRUSSELS,BELGIUM,SOBs,NY,NY,COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES,THE NUYORICAN POETS CAFE. AFREKA NOW HAS ONE SELF PUBLISHED BOOK OF POETRY ENTITLED SILHOUETTES OF THOUGHT,AUTHURED THE PLAY "MAAT",A SELF PRODUCED CD ENTITLES "AFREKA" WHICH IS A COMPILATION OF THE FIRST BOOK AND THE NEW ONE ENTITLED UNDERWATER MOONLIGHT. Instruments  Percussion Voice Artist/Group  Afro-Dysia Contact  Luz Cazeneuve Address  13 Elton St. City  Westbury State  NY Zip  11590 Country  USA Fax  516-466-7699 Email  afrodysia@aol.com Description  Latin jazz, original work. Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Strings Voice Saxophone Clarinet Artist/Group  Alaadeen, Ahmed /Alaadeen & group 21 Contact  Fanny Dunfee Address  6610 West 67th Street City  Overland Park State  KS Zip  66202 Country  USA Daytime Phone  913-831-4396 Evening Phone  913-831-4396 Fax  913-831-4396 Email  fanny@kc.rr.com URL  www.alaadeen.com Description  Ahmed Alaadeen Jazz saxophonist/composer/educator Alaadeen cut his teeth with the Kansas City legends of the '30s. Alaadeen offers a full range of performance and educational activities. On October 12, 2000, Congresswoman Karen McCarthy honored Alaadeen in the US House of Representatives for the contributions he has made to his community's understanding of its heritage. "A soloist of dynamic force and originality.". Jay McShann "A great educator as well as performer." .Kevin Mahogany "One of those Midwest gems that stardom eludes because of geographics.." ---JazzTimes Magazine "Alaadeen is an excellent tenor and soprano saxophonist" ....Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Instruments  Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Albrecht, Paul Trio Contact  Paul Albrecht Address  700 Shawmont Avenue City  Philadelphia State  PA Zip  19128-3125 Country  USA Daytime Phone  215-482-1360 Evening Phone  215-482-1360 Description  Paul Albrecht, 45, a lifelong Philadelphia area resident, has been a full-time drumset performer and instructor since 1994. Pauls jazz trio and quartet are his main emphasis now, but since 1970 Paul has performed professionally, in a wide variety of styles, and also freelances. Paul has been teaching professionally since 1980, and currently teaches at three area music stores. A short bio feature, and instructional article have appeared in Modern Drummer magazine. Pauls group performs regularly in area clubs and restaurants, and has appeared at the Berks JazzFest, the PECO Energy Jazz Festival, and the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. Instruments  Drums Artist/Group  Alexander, Eric Contact  Eric Alexander Address  280 Riverside Drive, Apartment 1c City  New York State  NY Zip  10025 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-222-6834 Email  skeefmusic@yahoo.com Description  Jazz tenor saxophonist with over 20 albums to his credit as a leader and appearing on some 60 as a sideman. Also extensive background in teaching both privately and in workshops. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Alias, Don Contact  Tundra Enterprise Address  122 Oldwick Road City  Whitehouse Station State  NJ Zip  08889 Country  USA Daytime Phone  908-439-2336 Fax  908-439-9119 Email  Info@TundraEnterprise.com Description  Latin percussionist Don Alias's long and varied career includes stints with Elvin Jones, Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Stone Alliance. Noted for his width in musical styles, he presents workshops that emphasize foundations that support the group and great insight into Latin percussion. Instruments  Percussion Artist/Group  Aliquo, Don Quartet Contact  Don Aliquo Address  2620 Dorset St. City  Murfreesboro State  TN Zip  37130 Country  USA Daytime Phone  615-904-8362 Evening Phone  615-904-0821 Fax  615-904-0821 Email  daliquo@mtsu.edu URL  www.mtsu.edu/~daliquo Description  Don Aliquo is an in-demand jazz saxophonist, educator and clinician based in Nashville. TN. Originally from Pennsylvania, where he was one of Pittsburgh's most respected jazz musicians, Aliquo accepted an Assistant Professorship at Middle Tennessee State University in 1999. Aliquo's recording Power of Two was recently nominated for Nashville Music Award's Jazz Album of the Year. Aliquo has performed at several prestigious venues, including the 2000 IAJE Conference and has given masterclasses at universities throughout the US. He has also performed with international artists including David Liebman, Claudio Roditi, Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich, Herbie Mann, Charlie Haden and Doc Cheatham. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Allan Harris Contact  Love Productions Address  700 Riverside Dr., #6C City  New York State  NY Zip  10031 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212 862 3301 Fax  212 862 3348 Email  timura@earthlink.net URL  www.allanharris.com Description  Jazz vocalist and clinician. Does master classes at JAS Aspen/Snowmass with Christian McBride and Loren Schoenberg. Also a songwriter and guitarist. Teaches young musicians how to accompany singers, and singers how to communicate with musicians on and off stage. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Alvarez, Ruben P. Contact  Ruben P. Alvarez Address  4305 So. Sawyer Ave City  Chicago State  IL Zip  60632 Country  USA Daytime Phone  773-523-5211 Evening Phone  773-523-5211 Fax  773-523-5211 Email  astrolatinoprod@hotmail.com Instruments  Drums Percussion Artist/Group  Ambient Park Contact  Bonolo Address  1307A Sehloho Street Mofolo Central City  Johannesburg State  Gauteng Zip  1800 Country  South Africa Daytime Phone  (011) 982-2194 Email  bonolo_mogotsi@hotmail.com Description  This South African-based band but infamous too, on the other hand it plays quality music. This live playing band consists of four members, namely Bonolo, Kumo, Themba and Dodo and Theapelo. The aim of this band is to play internationally and get a powerful record deal. Hopefully their dreams will come true. Artist/Group  Ambush, Iva Jean Contact  Iva Jean Ambush Address  P.O.Box 2574 City  Germantown State  MD Zip  20875-2574 Country  U.S. Daytime Phone  301-221-7912 Evening Phone  301-926-4242 Fax  301-595-5013 Email  JazzCircle@aol.com URL  www.JazzEmbuscade.com Description  For a unique insight into Jazz Improvisation one must understand the voice as an instrument. Learn the art of scat and enjoy the workings of vocalese. The beauty of performing is made easy with education and relaxation techniques. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Amina Figarova Contact  Bart Platteau Address  Elektroweg 11-13 unit 23 City  Rotterdam State Zip  3055 SM Country  Netherlands Daytime Phone  +31104183408 Evening Phone  +31653390413 Fax  +31104187415 Email  info@aminafigarova.com URL  www.aminafigarova.com Description  Pianist, composer and bandleader Amina Figarova, is a multitalented artist, travels around the world with her own music and band. Munich records recording artist, allready 8 CD under her name, with mostly own compositions and arrangements. Original from Azerbaijan, leaving now in the Netherlands. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Amy, Robynn M. Contact  Robynn M. Amy Address  1410 Columbia Rd. #15D City  South Boston State  MA Zip  02127 Country  US Daytime Phone  617-817-0214 Evening Phone  617-817-0214 Email  robynnamy@earthlink.net URL  www.thegrain.net Description  Graduate of Berklee College of Music. Freelance tenor and bass trombonist in the Boston, MA area. Instruments  Trombone Artist/Group  Anderson, Stephen R. Contact  Stephen R. Anderson Address  712 Wolf Trap City  Denton State  TX Zip  76209 Country  USA Daytime Phone  940-381-0782 Evening Phone  940-381-0782 Email  sra0003@unt.edu Description  Jazz pianist/composer. Pianist with UNT One O'clock lab band 2000-2001. Currently a doctoral student at UNT in composition. Composed works for orchestra, wind symphony, jazz band, and others. Student teacher of UNT jazz arranging courses. Active performer in Dallas metroplex Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Andrews, Jason Contact  Jason Andrews Address  2353 Swift Creek Rd City  Hartsville State  SC Zip  29550 Country  USA Email  bigsoundtrombone@hotmail.com Description  I'm a trombonist searching for a serious gig. I'm into all types of music. Jazz is my favorite genre to play. I also arrange and compose. Instruments  Trombone Artist/Group  Angelique Contact  Russell Rashed Divided Circle Entertainment Address  P.O. Box 1715 City  Pacific Palisades State  CA Zip  90272 Country  USA Email  Russell@AngeliqueMusic.com URL  www.AngeliqueMusic.com Description  A prolific and socially conscious singer-songwriter has appeared on the horizon, and her name is Angelique. Fully multi-lingual, Angelique's lyrics are sung in Spanish, French and English with songs that are reflective of personal self-development, love, heartbreak and coffee shop conversations. Her unique "Neo soul with a tasty touch of jazzy funk" music is a breath of fresh air with a style that's got heart, class and soul. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Voice Artist/Group  Angiolini, Alessandro Contact  Allesandro Angiolini Address  Via Enrico Costa 31 City  Cagliari State Zip Country  Italy Daytime Phone  070 43753 Description  ALESSANDRO ANGIOLINI TENOR SAXOPHONE FROM ITALY Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Anita Wardell Quartet Contact  Anita Wardell Address  32 florence Rd London SE14 6TW City  London State Zip Country  UK Daytime Phone  02084886621 Evening Phone  07979301543 Email  neetwardell@aol.com URL  www.anitawardell.com Description  Anita Wardell is a bebop jazz and scat singer. She has 3 albums out under her own name and has guested on many others. She performs regularly at venues such as Ronnie Scotts' Jazz club in London and tours Europe often Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Annibale, Steve Contact  Steve Annibale Address  8920 E. Manley Drive City  Prescott Valley State  AZ Zip  86314 Country  USA Daytime Phone  928.772.1360 Evening Phone  928.533.5036 Email  s.annibale@worldnet.att.net Description  30 years of professional experience; Performed with Terence Blanchard, Pete Christlieb, Joel DiBartolo, Bob Florence, Terry Gibbs, Lennie Niehaus, Dave Pell, and Mike Vax; Performed at Chandler, Hampton, Newport News, Prescott, and Sedona Jazz Festivals; Former member of the USAF TAC Band at Langley AFB; Clinician and adjudicator since 1985; Studied with Glen Bowling (NSO - retired), Hal Espinosa, and Bobby Shew; Music Director for BMCA School of Fine Arts; BA in Jazz Studies and MM in Trumpet Performance. Instruments  Trumpet Voice Artist/Group  APM Trio Contact  Michael Wright Address  3112 Rosalie Ave City  Baltimore State  MD Zip  21234 Country  USA Daytime Phone  410.444.1733 Evening Phone  443.850.9382 Email  mdrums4u@earthlink.net Description  The APM Trio performs American Jazz standards as well as write and perform their own music. The APM Trio is available for peformance and educational clinics. Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Saxophone Artist/Group  Applegate, Erik Contact  Erik Applegate Address  718 Woodhill Drive City  Murfreesboro State  TN Zip  37129 Country  USA Daytime Phone  615-849-8540 Evening Phone  615-849-8540 Email  erikapple@aol.com URL  www.mtsu.edu/~music/ap Description  Bassist Erik Applegate has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad with artists including Milt Jackson, James Williams, Billy Pierce, Harold Mabern, Ed Thigpen, Mulgrew Miller, Marlena Shaw, Tony Reedus, Yoron Israel, Kenny Washington, and others. He has presented clinics at universities and high schools around the country and has performed at four IAJE conventions. Applegate holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and the University of Northern Colorado, and he has held faculty appointments at Western Kentucky University and the University of Adelaide, Australia. Currently, he teaches at Middle Tennessee State University and at jazz workshops in Colorado, Wyoming, and Oregon. Instruments  Bass Artist/Group  Argenti Contact  Ferdinando Argenti Address  165 East Street City  Methuen State  MA Zip  01844 Country  USA Email  94Argenti@comcast.net URL  www.interjazz.com/argenti Description  ARGENTI CD is a multifaceted CD that basically has two band formats: a jazz trio playing standards and original compositions by the leader Ferdinando Argenti and larger small groups (6 , 7 & 8 pieces)playing originals by Ferdinando and his jazz arrangements of Italian songs from the past. The vocals (5 on 14 tracks) are all by Ferdinando Argenti. Sites that host my CDs include: www.interjazz.com/argenti and www.cdbaby.com/argenti Instruments  Piano Voice Artist/Group  Arroyo,Mike Contact  Mike Arroyo Address  Box 9004 Sabana Branch City  VEGA BAJA State  P.R. Zip  00694 Country  PUERTO RICO Daytime Phone  787 385-4781 Evening Phone  787 270-0327 Fax  787 270-0327 Email  musiclab@coqui.net URL  cdbaby.com/arroyo Description  From Puerto Rico Smooth Jazz guitar player. Has 2 cd's that included gospel tunes with some latin touches.Feauturing:Mike Arroyo guitar,John Benitez bass,Jason Lindner&Alon Yavnai on piano,Richie Flores conga,steve Hass&Gene Jackson drums,Christos Rafalidez vibes,Dominic Lali saxo.Be blessed with the music of Mike arroyo. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Voice Saxophone Vibraphone Artist/Group  Atomic Thunk, The Contact  Jody Smith Address  P.O. Box 686 City  Abita Springs State  LA Zip  70420 Country  USA Daytime Phone  504-875-9727 Evening Phone  504-875-9727 Email  atomicthunk@mindspring.com URL  www.mindspring.net/~atomicthunk Instruments  Bass Drums Saxophone Artist/Group  Atria Contact  Jeff Fields Address  6507 Ocean Crest Dr. #205 City  Rancho Palos Verdes State  CA Zip  90275 Country  USA Daytime Phone  310-871-0556 Evening Phone  310-541-1897 Email  events@atriamusic.net URL  www.atriamusic.net Description  Atria, a Los Angeles based jazz quintet, was formed in Summer, 2000. The plan was to get together, play some standards, and see what happens - but mostly just to stretch out and have some fun. But it was clear from the start that this was something special - much more than just the sum of its parts. Each player brings a unique history of style and influence, that work together to form an environment of creativity and exploration. The music reaches to find a express a new voice - one of angular melodies, sophisticated rhythms, and rich, colorful harmonies. Artist/Group  Austin Jazz Workshop Contact  Michael Melinger Address  P.O. Box 41052 City  Austin State  TX Zip  78704 Country  USA Daytime Phone  512-899-2262 Evening Phone  512-899-2262 Email  austinjazz@ev1.net URL  www.austinjazzworkshop.com Description  The Austin Jazz Workshop is a nonprofit group of professional musicians dedicated to jazz performance and education in central Texas public schools. Founded 1994. Four CD releases are available from our website: Take to the Sky, Basin Street Stomp, Anything Goes, and Tough Texas Tenors (coming soon). Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Piano Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Austin, Scotti Contact  Scotti Austin Address City  Portsmouth State  VA Zip  23701 Country  USA Daytime Phone  800-699-2466 Box: 757-487-8276 Evening Phone  same Email  A1busydiva@yahoo.com URL  www.geocities.com/A1busydiva Description  I specialize in Jazz Standards from 1867-1960. Do a number of songs in French, Portuguese and Italian. Also in my repertoire are a number of vocalese selections. Available for Cocktail Parties, Teas, Birthday Parties, Private Party, Club Dates, etc. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Axelsson Sorvag, Peter Contact  Peter Axelsson Sorvag Address  Lingonvägen 16B City  Mölnlycke State Zip  435 44 Country  Sweden Daytime Phone  +46 31 88 51 75 Evening Phone  +46 73 675 21 38 Email  praxel@telia.com Description  I'm interested in passing on the teachings and insights transmitted by my teachers and fellow musicians, and passing them on whenever I can. My style is from mainstream to bop. Important influences for me came from my teacher Red Mitchell, and a friend I have admired all my life, Chuck Israels. I do clinics on the college level, and I'm doing a research on note dyslexia. Instruments  Bass Artist/Group  Ayo Awe Joseph Contact Address  Plot A-328, First court Cooperative VillasBadore Via Ajah Lagos Nigeria City  Lagos Nigeria State Zip Country  Nigeria Daytime Phone  234-1-8033290103 Evening Phone  234-1-8023416885 Fax  13602481115 Email  eternaljazzmusic@canada.com Description  An Alumni of the Nigerian Army school of Music.I have been playing the saxophone for ten years. Performed with the 82 Div Band Nigerian Army for five years. Presently a recording artiste, Own an excellent 4 man Jazz band.Piano Keyboard, Bass guitar and Drums . Play every friday at Vintage Restaurant in Victoria Island Lagos. Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Saxophone Artist/Group  Ayo,Joseph Contact  Joseph Ayo Address  Plot A 328, First Court Cooperative Villas ,Lekki Penninsular Badore via Aja , City  Lagos State Zip Country  Nigeria Daytime Phone  +234[1]8033290103 Evening Phone  Same as Above Fax  13602481115 Email  eternaljazzmusic@canada.com Description  An Alumni of the Nigerian Army Military Band . Been playing the saxophone for 10 years, presently has own band, the Eternal Jazz Band. Instruments  Saxophone