PROMOTE & HIRE COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS:
Local jazz ensembles that are associated with Eugene's traditional music institutions are relatively well represented. However, in recent times there have not been any non-affiliated advocates providing support services to the majority of Eugene's southern Willamette Valley community-based jazz groups and solo artists. As a result, non-collegiate ensembles and musicians have been left to maintain and market their music to both commercial venues and non-profits entirely on their own. There has essentially been no home for an easily accessible listing of moderate to long term community-based jazz groups, Therefore, to fill this gap one mission of the Eugene Jazz Jam is to provide an alphabetically organized listing of Eugene's non-collegiate and active performing groups along with solo artists. [Note: the Eugene Jazz Jam would be willing to consider providing a Directory of all members of our local jazz musician community should it be deemed an appropriate service. What is your opinion?] Let's all endeavor to keep this group listing in the eyes and minds of local venues, other community organizations, non-profit groups, and your fellow musicians… all those who sponsor and conduct performances, shows and events. The Eugene Jazz Jam certainly appreciates you doing your part! In this way, those who hire local groups will have one easy and efficient way to find yours, as well as those of your fellow jazz players. Please feel free to suggest any other services that may be of assistance to you and your group. Thank you.
Does your jazz group want to be on the list? If so, please forward (through our Contact Page) your group's name, the names of group members (musicians and instruments played), method(s) of being contacted (including Email), style(s) of music performed, and links to your group's media. The Eugene Jazz Jam will verify that your group is composed mostly of non-collegiate players. We will then contact your group regarding its suitability for this list, Upon acceptance, your information will appear on this page.
Be advised: Each calendar quarter, all listed jazz groups will be contacted through the Email address provided. Note that the Eugene Jazz Jam will rely on the group's Email representative to reply, stating that the group remains active. Any group who does not reply in the affirmative will be deleted from the list, 7 days after contact is initiated. This measure helps all active groups by ensuring that correct information is being offered to potential hiring parties.
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Basin Street Band: KT Sontag, vocals; Quentin Piccolo, piano; Jon Brex, Bass.; Contact Jon Brex: griphen2329@gmail.com; 541 -221-1257 for calls & texts
Blessed Relief Jazz Trio: Henry Houston (guitar), Jon Hudock, drums; Christopher Hale, bass; jazz standards, jazz-blues, bebop & jazzier tunes of Frank Zappa; Contact: Hwhouston1@gmail.com; blessedrelieftrio.com
Bossanaire: Laurie Hammond, vocals; Mallory Glaser vocals; Anthony Proveaux nylon string guitar/vocals; Gus Russell keyboards; Paul Biondi saxophone/flute; Jim Reinking drums; Michael Anderson bass. Contact Bossanaire on Facebook
Georges Bouhey: solo pianist; Contact Georges Bouhey lessons@desertjazz.net; https://www.desertjazz.net; 541-771-8916
Bunk Doggers: Nate Marc Abraham piano; Ean Shultz Tenor; Miles Halloran trumpet; Elijah McFarlane guitar: Milo Brosamer bass; Wuethrich drums. Listen on a Jazz Station ‘Reel’.
Dorian May Trio: Dorian May, piano; Dorothea May, bass; Georges Bouhey, drums. Contact https://dorianmayjazz.com
Emerald City Jazz Kings:
Eugene Hard Bop Collective: Dave Bender, trumpet/flugelhorn; Scott Mitchell, alto sax. Shane Allen, piano; Christoph Greiner, bass: Paul Slate, drums; https://www.eugenehardbopcollective.com
Eugene's Jazz Ambassadors: Gus Russell, piano; Steve Mosher, bass; Georges Bouhey, drums. Contact Steve Mosher, jazzeugene@gmail.com; http://www.jazzeugene.com
Extratexture: Dennis St. Germain, guitar; Steve Mosher, bass; Carl Lopes, percussion; Contact Dennis St. Germain, http//:www.extratexture.net: 541-543-8534
Haley Loren: singer/band leader; https://www.halieloren.com; Contact, Manager: Jim West, Wild West Management; jimwest@justin-time.com P: 514-738-9533; Fax: 514-738-6023
The Nancy Hamilton Quartet: Christoph Greiner, bass; John Polese, flugelhorn and accordion; John Crider, keys. Contact Nancy Hamilton Eugene on Facebook
Jazz Noir: Ran Andreini, piano: Steve Mosher, bass; Paul Slate, drums. Contact Ran Andreini, 650-201-0316 jazznoireugene@gmail.com; https://www.jazznoir.net
Jazz Symbiosis: Scott FitzGibbons, sax and friend's; please visit Facebook for each gig's musician line-up . Contact Scott FitzGibbon on Facebook
Jazz Syndicate: Jerry Rempel, guitar; Gus Russell, piano; Rick Carter, bass; GT Albright, drums; Scott Mitchell, sax; https://www.gerryrempel.com/gerry-rempel-jazz-syndicate-2/; Contact rempelg@hotmail.com.
Masterson Jazz Ensemble: Damien Masterson, harmonica/sax; John Polese, piano; Rick Carter, bass; Andrew Yates, drums; Contact Damien Masterson on Facebook
Mood Swing: Kathy Mezger, vocals; Gus Russell, piano; Hamilton Mays, bass; Paul Slate, drums.; Contact Kathy Mezger, 415-328-0794
Natsukashii Soul: Jazz/Neo Soul; Little Sunflower to Footprints, Afro Blue to Haitus Kaiyote, & originals; On Facebook, Instagram, www.natsukashiisoul.com; Contact Frank Visconti, band@natsukashiisoul.com
Gary Parks and Eva Bagno: guitarist/singer duo and band leaders: https://www.garycparksmusic.com; Contact garycparks1@gmail.com; Tel: 530-273-1176 (landline); Mobile: 541-954-7711 (text)
Gus Russell: Solo pianist/group leader: https://gusrussell.com; Contact gusrussell@yahoo.com; 541-914-7307
Southtown Saints: Anthony Proveaux, bass; Micheal Anderson, guitar; Brian Price, violin; Southtown Saints on Facebook
Slightly Retro Jazz: Bob Ragan, sax; Andria Martin, piano; Christoph Greiner, Bass. Contact: saxest1@gmail.com. Slightly Retro Jazz on Facebook
Tonewood Trio: Nick Reiser, piano; Robert Lee, sax: Mallory Glaser, vocals. Contact tonewoodtrio@gmail.com; https://tonewoodtriomusic.com
Two Rivers Jazz: James Jared Taylor, guitar; Steve Mosher, bass; Contact James, 760-285-5672; jamesjaredtaylorarts@gmail.com; https://wwwtworiversjazz.com
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