6:30-8:30: Matt Harris and Armando Campeon Duo
9:00: Featured Artists - John Proulx and Bob Sheppard
Singer/pianist/composer John Proulx (pronounced "Prue") is hot and swinging, and his voice recalls the smooth, mellow sounds of a young Chet Baker. In addition to his own trio, John has performed with the likes of Anita O'Day, Bobby Shew, and Marian McPartland.
John is also a Grammy-winning composer. Jazz legend, Nancy Wilson, recorded "These Golden Years", a song John co-wrote with lyricist D. Channsin
Berry , for her 2006 Grammy-winning CD, Turned to Blue. Jazz singer, Mary Stallings, also recorded "Stuck in a Dream", a tune John co-wrote with lyricist K. Lawrence Dunham, on her 2005 release, Remember Love. John will be performing Chet Baker songs from his latest CD. www.johnproulx.com
Bob Sheppard’s signature improvisations place him as one of the top saxophonists in jazz today. Besides his mastery on tenor saxophone, he is an impressive multi-instrumentalist, playing flutes, clarinet, and bass clarinet. After receiving a Master's Degree from The
Eastman
School of Music, Sheppard became one of most respected artists on the music scene today. A few of his many credits include work with: Chick Correa, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves -- to mention only a few. In addition, he is an in-demand session player, who can be heard on over 100 television/ movie soundtracks. www.bobsheppard.net
Performing with: Pat Senatore, bass
Ryan Doyle, drums
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