6:30-8:30: Ed Czach & Tom Warrington Duo
9:00: Featured Artist - Don Menza
Don Menza is a powerful tenor saxophonist who, although able to effectively imitate most of the top stylists (from Coleman Hawkins to John Coltrane), has a distinctive sound of his own.
Don Menza’s extensive resume includes performing/recording with the Maynard Ferguson's Orchestra, Stan Kenton’s Orchestra, the Big Bands of Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones and Louie Bellson, Doc Severinsen's NBC Orchestra, Keely Smith, Cold Blood, Natalie Cole, Pat Boone, and Leonard Cohen.
His work as a jazz educator is renowned among his peers and his compositions, such as "Groovin' Hard" and "Time Check" (both favorites of Doc Severinsen's NBC Orchestra and Buddy Rich's Big Band) have become standard repertoire in jazz studies programs worldwide. www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=9337
Performing with: Tom Ranier, piano Pat Senatore, bass Ramon Banda, drums
