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SUMMARY:Tyler Lustek\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist\, composer\, and educator. In addition to his Jazz & Contemporary Piano Instructor position at MacPhail\, Tyler serves on the jazz faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire\, teaches summer jazz programs at the Shell Lake Arts Center\, and hosts a competitive lessons studio in Eau Claire.\nTyler leads a cutting-edge jazz ensemble\, the Tyler Lustek Confluence. Tyler has shared the stage with world-class musicians including Kenni Holmen\, Sharel Cassity\, Wayne Bergeron\, Anat Cohen\, Gunhild Carling\, Sherrie Maricle\, Sean Carey\, John Raymond\, and Dean Granros. Tyler has performed in a wide variety of jazz\, pop\, funk\, rock\, and wedding bands including the Tyler Lustek Jazz Orchestra\, the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra\, the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra\, the Blue Ox Jazz Groups\, the Bad Habits Brass\, Uncommon Denominator\, Eau Claire Funk Machine\, Bn’ the Spice Cabinet\, the Other Brothers\, and Duo Vivace\, among many others.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tyler-lustek-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:StableMates: Dale Alexander\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat
DESCRIPTION:StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano\, Gary Raynor: bass\, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their  repertoire is swinging Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest\, with whom Raynor & Epstein played and Alexander studied. \nThey’ve played at Crooner’s\, MetroNOME\, Icehouse\, Volstead’s\, Smack Shack\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival\, KJ’s Hideaway\, The Lexington\, The Dakota\, MetroNOME & others\, also as a backup trio with vocalists Lila Ammons\, Prudence Johnson\, Jake Baldwin\, Thomasina Petrus\, & Bruce Henry.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/stablemates-dale-alexander-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat-3/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:StableMates (Dale Alexander\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein)
DESCRIPTION:Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations.\nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest.\nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California.\n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/stablemates-dale-alexander-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-5/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Steve Wagner\, Phil Aaron\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Steve Wagner had been a mainstay in the jazz music scene since the 1980’s\, playing virtually every jazz club and theater in the twin cities area. Steve also toured with Bobby Watson of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/steve-wagner-phil-aaron-gary-raynor-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brandon Wozniak\, Bryan Nichols\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Wozniak is one of Minnesota’s most exciting saxophonists. He returned to the twin cities in 2006 after six years in New York City and a six month stint in Shanghai\, China. Wozniak studied music at Indiana University with David Baker and privately with Tom Walsh. Brandon performs regularly with Dave King’s(Bad Plus\, Happy Apple drummer) Dave King Trucking Company with saxophonist Chris Speed\, the Atlantis Quartet(City Pages Best Jazz Artist 2011\, Star Tribune Best Jazz Artist 2012)\, Bryan Nichols Quintet\, Chris Bates Red 5\, Vector Families\, Zacc Harris Group\, Lars Larson’s Mancrush plus many other projects. Brandon has also performed with Eric Kamau Gravatt(Weather Report\, McCoy Tyner)\, singer Nellie McKay\, toured with the Tommy Dorsey Jazz Orchestra and shared the stage with Francisco Mela(Joe Lovano’s US Five)\, Steve Davis\, David Berkman\, Ben Wendel and Dennis Gonzalez. Brandon’s newest collaboration is a band called Bulldozer School with the great bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Dave King.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/brandon-wozniak-bryan-nichols-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Grimm\, Adi Yeshaya\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Grimm is a celebrated singer\, songwriter\, and theater artist\, and a proud member of both The Recording Academy and Actors’ Equity Union. Raised in one of America’s last standing vaudeville families\, Jennifer grew up steeped in music and performance. Her rich vocals and charismatic ease have been found at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis\, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis\, the Blue Note in Napa\, New York’s Birdland Jazz Club\, Dakota Jazz Club\, St. Vincent Blues Festival\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival\, and Carnegie Hall. Having been the Music Director for one of DownBeat Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Jazz Clubs In The World\,’ Jennifer brings visionary leadership to the stage\, spearheading educational and youth music showcases as well as curating productions and programming for national and international acts. As part of a small U.S. delegation\, she represented American Music for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Her long-standing voiceover career has spanned global brands\, serving as the voice for major software\, audiobooks\, and corporate projects. She performs regularly with the Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra\, Grimm & Cruz\, and has recorded with many artists including The Budapest Orchestra. With original compositions featured on NBC\, SHOWTIME\, HULU\, NETFLIX\, and more\, she crafts a sound that is both timeless and deeply personal. Whether honoring jazz standards or bringing fresh original material to life\, Jennifer invites audiences on a genre-blurring\, heartfelt journey anchored by passion and authenticity.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jennifer-grimm-adi-yeshaya-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Grimm\, Adi Yeshaya\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Grimm is a celebrated singer\, songwriter\, and theater artist\, and a proud member of both The Recording Academy and Actors’ Equity Union. Raised in one of America’s last standing vaudeville families\, Jennifer grew up steeped in music and performance. Her rich vocals and charismatic ease have been found at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis\, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis\, the Blue Note in Napa\, New York’s Birdland Jazz Club\, Dakota Jazz Club\, St. Vincent Blues Festival\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival\, and Carnegie Hall. Having been the Music Director for one of DownBeat Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Jazz Clubs In The World\,’ Jennifer brings visionary leadership to the stage\, spearheading educational and youth music showcases as well as curating productions and programming for national and international acts. As part of a small U.S. delegation\, she represented American Music for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Her long-standing voiceover career has spanned global brands\, serving as the voice for major software\, audiobooks\, and corporate projects. She performs regularly with the Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra\, Grimm & Cruz\, and has recorded with many artists including The Budapest Orchestra. With original compositions featured on NBC\, SHOWTIME\, HULU\, NETFLIX\, and more\, she crafts a sound that is both timeless and deeply personal. Whether honoring jazz standards or bringing fresh original material to life\, Jennifer invites audiences on a genre-blurring\, heartfelt journey anchored by passion and authenticity.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jennifer-grimm-adi-yeshaya-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat-2/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Charlie Caranicas\, Rick Carlson\, Gary Raynor\,  Jay Epstein at the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Caranicas is a consummate performer of traditional and main stream jazz and has graced the stages of many of the finest jazz venues in the world. Charlie co-led the house band at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City and he was the trumpet soloist with the renowned Rainbow Room Orchestra.\nCharlie has performed with bands as varied as Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks\, the Independence Hall Jazz Band\, the Onyx Club Sextet\, the Karrin Allyson Group\, the Kelly Friesen Quintet\, the Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra\, the Vanguard Orchestra and the Flying Neutrinos. Charlie has been in the pit and on stage for several Broadway shows. Charlie has also received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.\nCharlie has been described as a “wonderfully musical\, notably articulate” trumpet player with a “beautiful sound” and “impressive choice of notes” (Clive Griffin\,Jazz Improv); “lyrical and emotive” (George Fendel\, JazzScene); a “crispy Clifford Brown” (Still Another Jazz Show\, 88.7 FM\, Sacramento\, CA); a “joy to hear” and “capable of making famous standards his own” (Scott Yanow\, All About Jazz).\nOriginally from Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Charlie studied music at the University of Minnesota and was part of that City’s music scene before moving to New York City in the early 1990s. Charlie has been featured on many CDs\, most recently on his own duet project with stride pianist Tom Roberts entitled “Move Over” featuring music from the first half of the 20th Century. See this website’s music page for more information about “Move Over.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/charlie-caranicas-rick-carlson-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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