Artist/Group  Palermo, Michael Contact  Michael Palermo Address  1518 White Ash Drive City  Concord State  OH Zip  44077 Country  USA Daytime Phone  440-477-7900 Evening Phone  440-639-7185 Fax  440-995-6857 Email  michael@michaelpalermo.org URL  www.michaelpalermo.org Description  I am a Yamaha Performing saxophone Artist. I have been teaching for 14 years and performing for over 20. I do several clinics associated with Yamaha and I am in demand throughout the USA. I have released 2 albums and performed on over 25 different recordings. Instruments  Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Palmer, Donald Contact  Atria Address  p.o. box 456543 City  Los Angeles State  CA Zip  90019 Country  usa Email  duckpalmer@sbcglobal.net Instruments  Drums Percussion Artist/Group  Parillo, Joe Contact  Joe Parillo Address  PO Box 109 City  North Kingstown State  RI Zip  02852 Country  USA Daytime Phone  401-874-2765 Evening Phone  401-874-2765 Fax  401-295-4952 Email  jparillo@uri.edu URL  www.neogamusic.com Description  Pianist and composer Joe Parillo has a Masters Degree from New England Conservatory in Jazz Composition. Joe has been commissioned to write three Jazz Ballets and has also recorded and produced several CDs, including a MasterClass CD for JazzPlayer Magazine and two CDs with the Sonic Explorers, a Worcester-based group. Joe has performed in Brazil, Italy, Germany and New Zealand he has played with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and vibraphonist Jay Hoggard. Parillo is currently Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Rhode Island. In 1998 Joe Parillo joined the Steinway Artists' roster and is currently President of the Rhode Island chapter of the International Association of Jazz Educators. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Paris, Barbara Contact  Barbara Paris Address  730 THORNWOOD WAY City  LONGMONT State  CO Zip  80503 Country  USA Daytime Phone  303-651-1893 Email  UPDATE@BARBARAPARIS.COM URL  CDSTREET.COM/BARBARA PARIS Description  Jazz vocalist Barbara Paris delievers a spirited performance. Singing or sharing. Paris enables and enpowers students with good solid information to build a sturdy foundation to grow from. Information from developing a repetoire, learning the conversation of jazz to interact in the same manner as all other instrumentalists. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Parkinson, Michael Contact  Michael Parkinson Address  156 Lucerne Place Drive City  Balliwn State  MO Zip  63011 Country  USA Daytime Phone  314-968-7033 Evening Phone  636-230-6017 Fax  314-963-6348 Email  parkinmi@webster.edu URL  www.webster.edu/depts/finearts/music/music.html Description  Michael Parkinson is chair of the Webster University Music Department, and the International Summer Jazz Academy in Krakow, Poland. He teaches courses in jazz studies, music education, is codirector of the Webster Big Band, and performs with the Faculty Jazz Ensemble. He is the director of the "TRINITY Jazz Ensemble" and "Jazz Spoken Here." Since 1976 he has been an educational specialist for United Musical Instruments (trumpet and conducting). He has performed with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Dobbins, Nathan Davis, Gary Foster, Janusz Muniak, Wlodek Pawlik and Bobby Watson. His clinic specialties include improvisation, combo and big band techniques, and brass. He formerly directed jazz programs at UMKC, Case Western Reserve University, and Furman University. Instruments  Trumpet Artist/Group  Parks, Christopher Contact  Christopher Parks Address  180 Lakebridge Drive North City  Kings Park State  NY Zip  11754 Country  United States Daytime Phone  631-544-9156 Email  chrisparks@optonline.net Description  In addition to performing both internationally and throughout the NY Metropolitan -area, Chris is committed to teaching, which he has done at several New York area schools including: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, The Lucy Moses School of Music and most recently at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At various New York City Jazz clubs, Chris has had the pleasure of playing with many Jazz legends including Jimmy Lovelace, Dennis Irwin, Lisle Atkinson, Murray Wall and, most recently, at The Blue Note with Rodney Kendrick, John Orr, and Leroy Williams. He has been referred to by his predecessors as one who has remained loyal and pure to the true essence of jazz. For twelve years he has studied with Barry Harris, the renowned and greatly admired pianist, who teaches a non-accredited masters class on jazz improvisation. He has developed his melodic yet intricate style of playing from this apprenticeship. Instruments  Guitar  Artist/Group  Parsons, Andy Contact  Monica Burgos Address  322 State Street, Suite 3 City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11201 Country  USA Daytime Phone  718.614.9278 Email  andy@andyparsonsmusic.com URL  andyparsonsmusic.com Description  Acclaimed saxophonist, compser bandleader. 3 label-backed CD releases to date, latest featuring legendary bassist John Patitucci. 2002 Monk Competition Semi-finalist. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Paton, Sarena Contact  Sarena Paton Address  7 Pinetree Court City  Dundas State  On Zip  L9H 6V4 Country  Canada Daytime Phone  905-627-2038 Evening Phone  905-627-2038 Email  sarenamarie@cogeco.ca URL  www.sarenapaton.com Description  CD Release Concert Feb 21 at 800 pm, Studio Theatre, Hamilton Ontario. "Almost Like Love" featuring vocalist Sarena Paton with the Matt Kennedy Jazz Band. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Paul van Kemenade Quintet Contact  Paul van Kemenade Address  Enschotsestraat 262 5014 DL-Tilburg-The Netherlands City  Tilburg State  NB Zip  5014 DL Country  The Netherlands Daytime Phone  ++31(0)13-5365656 Fax  ++31(0)13-5811850 Email  quintet@paulvankemenade.nl URL  www.paulvankemenade.com Description  The Quintet have toured Europe,South Africa,West Africa and indonesia,has done radio-and TV performances,played with pop bands,brass bands and symphony orchestras.They performed with many national- and international musicians.The band aims to get younger people interested in jazz and improvised music by performing at schools also.The Quintet is constantly looking for opportunities to mix with other musical disciplines and are therefore evolving and aiming to lift their music to a higher level. Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Trombone Saxophone Artist/Group  Paul, Dana Contact  Dana Paul Address  8930 State Road 84 # 296 City  Davie State  FL Zip  33324-4456 Country  U.S.A Daytime Phone  954-370-1244 Evening Phone  954-370-1244 Fax  954-370-7942 Email  dana@danapaul.com URL  www.danapaul.com Description  A major player in the Florida music scene, Dana Paul was voted 1999 Readers's Choice Best Local Jazz Performer in the 'New Times' in S. Florida, and was selected 1996 Best Male Jazz Vocalist in the 'City Link'. In 1985 Dana was selected South Florida's Best Male Jazz Vocalist in polls conducted by the Musician's Exchange in Fort Lauderdale. Dana has had the pleasure of performing in forums for graduating Jazz Vocal Ensemble classes at the University of Miami School of Music under the direction of Larry Lapin. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Paulino, Conrado Contact  Equipe CP / Rita Menezes Address  Rua Afonso Pena 352/52 City  São Paulo State  SP Zip  01124-000 Country  Brazil Fax  ++55 11 3333 5297 Email  conrado@conradopaulino.com.br URL  www.conradopaulino.com.br Description  Conrado Paulino is a guitarrist, teacher, arranger and composer. He has accompanied several acclaimed Brazilian artists such as Rosa Passos, Alaíde Costa and Johnny Alf and as instrumentalist played with such well-known names as Zimbo Trio, Paulinho Nogueira, Heraldo do Monte and Roberto Menescal, among others. Between 1987 and 1999 he worked as teacher and headed of the String Department at CLAM, the Zimbo Trio's music school. He taught several artists that later went on to gain public acclaim in the Brazilian music scene such as Chico César, Nuno Mindelis, Tomati, Camilo Carrara and Fernando Corrêa. He was the Lessons Editor of the brazilian issue of Guitar Player Magazine and presently teaches at ULM (Sao Paulo State University of Music). Conrado is available for clinics, workshops and performances solo, as guest soloist or whit his quartet. Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Paxselin Quartet Contact  Mary-Sue Tobin Address  3325 SE 29th City  Portland State  OR Zip  97202 Country  USA Daytime Phone  503-234-3266 Fax  503-234-3266 Email  marysuet@msn.com URL  www.cdbaby.com/paxselin Description  Third-stream, avant-garde jazz quartet from Portland, OR playing original music and original arragements of repertoire from Anthony Braxton, Steve Lacy, Ornette Coleman, Tim Berne and others. We are touring the Midwest and East Coast in the Spring of 2004. Our first release is entitled, "A Guide to Desolation Wilderness" and features seven original tunes. Instruments  Bass Drums Saxophone Clarinet Artist/Group  Payton Jr., Bobby Contact  Bobby Address City  Columbus State  Oh Zip  43228 Country  U.S.A. Daytime Phone  614-288-6825 Evening Phone  614-288-6825 Email  notyap334@yahoo.com URL  http://www.soundclick.com/bobbypaytongospel Description  Contemporary Christian Jazz Guitarist/Vocalist Instruments  Guitar Voice  Artist/Group  Peck, Dave Contact  Jane Peck Address City State  WA Zip Country  USA Daytime Phone  206-365-6249 Fax  206-365-6249 Email  LetsPlayStella@att.net URL  DavePeckMusic.com Description  Dave Peck, composer, arranger, and pianist is known for his thoughtful introspective style and rich harmonic coloring. His compositions can be heard on "Tales of the Pilot", "Bud Shank plays the music of David Peck", "Bud Shank Quartet at Jazz Alley", and "Tomorrow's Rainbow". As a pianist, he can be heard on "Tales of the Pilot", "Bud Shank Quartet at Jazz Alley", "The Piano", "The Lost Cathedral" and "Dave Peck Solo". His recent releases include "Trio" and "3 and 1" both named "Northwest Recording of the Year". Dave is currently Associate Professor of Music at Cornish College of the Arts. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Pemberton, Steve Contact  Steve Pemberton Address  22142 Pamplico Drive City  Santa Clarita State  CA Zip  91350 Country  USA Daytime Phone  661-297-1146 Fax  661-297-0753 Email  Steve@steve-pemberton.com URL  www.steve-pemberton.com Description  Steve Pemberton graduated Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, was a member of Grammy Award winner Peter Nero's Trio for 16 years, and is currently a member of the Boston Pops Orchestra. His performing and/or recording credits include Mel Torme, Grover Washington Jr., Doc Severinsen, John Pizzarelli, New York Voices, the Swingle Singers, Tommy Newsom, Paul Smith, the Count Basie and Quincy Jones Orchestras, Bill Holman, Patti Austin, Jeffrey Osborne, Diahann Carroll, Vic Damone, Ray Charles, and Crystal Gayle. He has been a clinician for Vic Firth Inc, the NARAS Grammy in the Schools program and Philadelphia's "Jazz in the Schools" program. He has conducted clinics at various institutions including University of Miami and University of the Arts. Instruments  Drums Percussion Artist/Group  Perla, Gene Contact  Gene Perla Address  122 Oldwick Road City  Whitehouse Station State  NJ Zip  08889-5014 Country  US Daytime Phone  908-439-2336 Fax  908-439-9119 Email  Music@FineWineTrio.com URL  Music@FineWineTrio.com Description  Bassist Gene Perla's long and varied career includes stints with Elvin Jones, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan and Sonny Rollins. Noted for his width in musical styles, he presents foundations that support and prod his teammates. Instruments  Bass Artist/Group  Pete Cater Big Band Contact  Pete Cater Address  PO Box 123 Borehamwood Hertfordshire City State Zip  WD63ZG Country  UK Daytime Phone  020 8953 2230 Evening Phone  020 8953 2230 Fax  020 8953 3830 Email  mail@petecaterbigband.com URL  www.petecaterbigband.com Description  Professional drums led contemporary/straight ahead jazz big band. Previously voted "Big Band of the year" in British Jazz Awards (2000) and "Critics Choice" (2002). Two highly acclaimed CDs "Upswing" (Vocalion) and "Playing With Fire" (Jazzizit). Appears at concert halls clubs and festivals in UK. Band consists of a mix of rising stars and established musicians on the London scene. Pete also showcases a wide variety of charts by emerging writers from the UK and beyond. "This is what big bands are all about". (Jack Bowers) Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Trombone Trumpet Saxophone Artist/Group  Petersen, Edward Contact  Edward Petersen Address  916 Norval Street City  Mandeville State  LA Zip  70448 Country  United States Daytime Phone  985 624-8627 Evening Phone  same Email  epeterse@uno.edu Description  Tenor jazz saxophone player appearing on over 35 records, three as a leader: Upward Spiral, The Haint, Von and Ed (all on Delmark) and Finger to the Universe on Lakefront Digital. He also performs with sax quartet "Thrascher". He's been a clinician at Rotterdam conservatory, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater,Wisconsin, Prairie State Community College, and Houston Community College. Complete bio and discography is available at http://www.thrascher.com/page2.html Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Petrosino, Michael Contact  Michael Petrosino Address  1822 50th st, City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11204 Country  USA Daytime Phone  718-436-6116 Evening Phone  718-436-6116 Description  Professional freelance drummer, living and working in NYC and touring abroad. Long time member of the Bill Heid Trio. Instruments  Drums Artist/Group  Phelps, Kenny Contact  Valerie Phelps Address  6406 E. 55th Place City  Indianapolis State  IN Zip  46226 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (317) 549-3436 Evening Phone  (317) 5498954 Fax  (317)546-3436 Email  kennyphelps@sbcglobal.net Description  Professional jazz drummer available to charter an Indianapolis program at your service. Artist/Group  Philen, Shane Contact  Shane Philen Address  4950 Government Blvd. #166 City  Mobile State  AL Zip  36693 Country  USA Daytime Phone  251-367-8084 Email  shanephilen@yahoo.com Description  Saxophonist, educator, arranger. Creator of "The Jazz Connection", a weekly jazz radio program on Mobile's WHIL 91.3FM. Currently serving as Asst. Director of Bands at W.P. Davidson H.S. and as Executive Director of the Mobile Jazz Honor Band. Available for clinics, performances, workshops, and church services. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Phillips Dave Contact Address  275 W. 73rd St #1A City  New York State  NY Zip  10023 Country  usa Email  dpbass1@aol.com URL  www.davephillips.info Description  Exploring compositional techniques as well as improvisational techiniques that include harmonic, melodic and rhythmic developement. Ensemble playing with traditional roles and untraditional roles. An in depth study of string playing technique based on physics, and how to attain a full palette of dynamics. Instruments  Bass Artist/Group  Piccinini, Marcello Contact  Marcello Piccinini Address  Via Catullo 3 City  San Benedetto Deltronto State Zip  63039 Country  Italy Daytime Phone  0039/328 3338699 Email  info@marcellopiccinini.it URL  www.marcellopiccinini.it Instruments  Drums Percussion  Artist/Group  Pierce, Ronnie Contact  Ronnie Pierce Address  202 6th S. #1006 City  Seattle State  WA Zip  98104 Country  USA Daytime Phone  206-467-9365 Evening Phone  206-595-4714 URL  //theregents.net/Vault.html, www.saedo.com Description  Ronnie Pierce began playing professionally in afterhours clubs in Seattle in 1942, at the age of 14. In the early 60's, on national television at the Seattle World's Fair, he fronted a dixieland jazz band called Skinny Malone and his Hot Bananas, Music With Appeal. For 13 years Ronnie owned a teenage nightclub on 2nd and Union called The Vault. Oh...the stories. A businessman's musician, he became a musical legend in Seattle, famed for his exquisite tone, versatility and expertise in multiple music genres, and his uniquely charming character. Ronnie Pierce is the most beloved person in Seattle. Instruments  Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet  Artist/Group  Pietro Dave Contact  Dave Pietro Address  22-37 28th Street City  Astoria State  NY Zip  11105 Country  USA Daytime Phone  718-932-0481 Evening Phone  718-932-0481 Fax  718-932-0481 Email  DPietro@compuserve.com URL  www.davepietro.com Description  Since moving to New York City in 1987, Dave Pietro has performed with the bands of Louis Bellson, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Harry Connick Jr., Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Maria Schneider, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. Frank Alkyer of Downbeat magazine says, "As a soloist, Pietro demonstrates power, energy, intelligence and humor. As a composer and band leader, he shows a love for music that swings, but maintains harmonic and melodic complexity." Dave holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas and a Master's Degree in Jazz Composition from New York University. Instruments  Saxophone Flute Clarinet