Bill Anschell
Enhance your gathering with the elegant sounds of jazz, played by Seattle's finest musicians. Pianist Bill Anschell was voted "Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist the Year" in 2005 and 2010 by the Seattle jazz community, and his trio was voted "Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year." He'll put together an ensemble to suit your needs, adding any configuration of bass, drums, sax, guitar, trumpet, and/or vocals. Anschell has a huge repertoire of standards from the American songbook, and also plays compositions by the great jazz composers. Free demo CD available on request.
www.billanschell.com/events.html
billanschell@mindspring.com
206/365-4759
Alan Cai
Alan plays piano and keyboards, as well as sings in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Cantonese in his own accompaniment. The repertoire of Alan includes but is not limited to classical, Golden Oldies, International Standard Ballroom and traditional tunes from all over the world. He has rich performance experience in hotels, nightclubs, restaurants, weddings and social dance parties. He is also good at MIDI programming and multimedia producing. Alan loves to play music because he believes that music is the springhead of his passion and inspiration.
Peter Caruso
Peter is an experienced and dynamic instrumentalist who is just as comfortable playing Jazz and Latin styles as he is playing Classical music. He has a warm and engaging style and is very good at tayloring his performance to the setting and the tastes of the audience. He is also a sought after instructor and keeps a private teaching studio on the east side.
Julian Catford
Julian Catford – guitarist, plays Spanish and classical guitar, Latin, jazz, swing, Brazilian, tango, French waltzes and Flamenco. From studies in classical guitar with Guillermo Fierens (a student of Andre Segovia), jazz performances with Cab Calloway and Rosemary Clooney, appearances at many local festivals, including Bumbershoot, and release of his Latin jazz CD ŒSonoroso, Julian has over 25 years performing experience. He teaches guitar at Seattle Pacific University. Solo & Small Groups available.
Julie Cho
Julie Cho took studies in Germany. She is currently playing for the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and coaches group classes for the Seattle Conservatory’s Eastside Chamber Program.
Dick Coolen
Making his Home in Port Orchard Washington, A small hamlet about an hour from Seattle, Dick Coolen has performed throughout the Northwest area in such venues as the Sorrento Hotel, Edgewater, Four Seasons, Meany Hotel, Red Lyon, Marriot, Top of the Town, Grovner House, Westin Hotel, and El Gaucho’s in Tacoma. To See a video and listen to the music go to his website.
Mary Frank
Mary Frank is a classically trained harpist, who for the past 35 years has specialized in bringing the lyrical sound of the harp to weddings, receptions and funerals. The expressive quality of her music has won her a loyal following. In addition to the harp, Mary sings and plays the piano professionally. With her wide range of musical experience, including her special ability to improvise, Mary can match the music of the harp to meet whatever mood you would like to express.
Robert Gale
Robert Gale has been playing and teaching trumpet in the Seattle area for 20 years. His teachers include Fred Sautter (Oregon Symphony), Christopher Leuba (Chicago Symphony) Jerry Oram, and Claude Gordon. He plays in the Northwest Sinfonietta, Federal Way Symphony, Seattle Trumpet Consort, and Pacific Brass Quintet. He also teaches band and private lessons at several locations in Renton, Kent, and his home in Mountlake Terrace.
David George
Composer and trumpeter David George received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music (1980) with honors from Cornish College of the Arts where his instructors included Gary Peacock, Jim Knapp, Butch Nordal, Art Lande, and Julian Priester. He was also trumpeter/arranger with the Frank Grasso Big Band and Charles Green’s “Trumpetissimo” while based in Amsterdam. He worked with Dee Daniels, Sal Nistico, Toots Thielemans, and Phil Wilson. George has performed throughout Europe including: the Philip Morris, Heineken, and Camel Jazz Festivals, and also performed at The Concertgebouw and Odeon theaters in Amsterdam. George relocated to Tokyo from 1996 to 2000, where he was trumpet instructor at the Iida Jazz School. He also served as musical arranger and trumpeter for the Jimmie Smith 5tet.
www.davidgeorgemusic.com
davidgeorgemusic@clearwire.net
206-545-0402
Greensleeves
I have been a professional harpist for 27 years and have played at least 2500 weddings. This gives me a fascinating perspective, much of it poignant, memorable and hilarious! Please visit my web site, www.GreensleevesHarp.com to hear music samples and see videos and photos. You can also visit my personal Facebook page under Susan McLain and follow me on twitter @grnslevs.com
Ed Hartman
Looking for WARM-WEATHER music? Ed Hartman performs music from around the WORLD on a 7 1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba! Using live percussion and electronics, Ed creates a ONE-MAN-BAND featuring Caribbean Calypso, African Marimba, Brazilian Sambas, Mexican and Spanish Tangos, and Swing Jazz styles. This is great music for Corporate Events, Retail Promotions, Backyard Theme Parties, Birthday Parties, and Wedding Receptions.
Brian Lally
Experience the beautiful sounds and emotional expressiveness of Brian Lally's classical guitar and vocal performances. Perfect for weddings, parties, fund-raisers, and social events where delightful music is the essential requirement, Brian's exquisite touch stimulates, soothes, and inspires. His solo guitar repertoire includes Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Spanish, and original music. Depending upon your needs, Brian's beautiful vocal performances of classical, jazz standards, and contemporary songs may be included as well.
Glenn Lestz
Solo Guitar and Ensembles Create a memorable occasion with exceptional solo guitar music or an ensemble featuring Glenn Lestz. Choose music to suit your taste, including classical, jazz, blues, rock, folk, pop, and ethnic, to ensure a truly wonderful event.
Mary Lord
Mary's studies took place in Europe. She has lived and performed in the Seattle area since 1990. Her music includes Christmas carols from all around the world, as well as classical guitar and lute music from Italy, Spain, England, Germany and South America from medieval to present day.
Leslie McMichael
A graduate of Wellesley College, Leslie McMichael's musical pursuits include performance, teaching, recording, and composition. Her musical arrangements are available from Mel Bay Publishing and Vanderbilt Publications, and she's currently in the recording studio working on two releases of traditional music for lever harp and original songs on her electric harp.
Bob Pajer
Bob Pajer, award winning Seattle wedding pianist, plays a full repertoire of ceremony music for weddings and other functions. He also is a concert pianist and instructor.
Josh Rawlings
Specializing in various music styles, types of engagements and group configurations, Josh Rawlings is a professional choice for live music. Josh has been performing around the greater Seattle area for 5+ years and has established himself as a young promising pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Please visit his website for a full biography, schedule of performances and contact information. If you're looking for fun, entertaining and joyful music—you needn't look any further!
Angela Rinaldi
Pianist, Angela Rinaldi has been a Dance Musician in the Seattle area since 1979 at Pacific Northwest Ballet, University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts, Whitman College and Spectrum Dance Theater, to name a few. Of her dance music, the San Francisco Ballet says “Angela's artistry and knowledge of ballet technique inspires the student to execute the desired quality of movement." She is also an actor, director and composer. Her new album, Dancer’s Choice, is available from her website.
Monica Schley
Monica Schley is a classically trained Seattle harpist who freelances in many styles: classical, new music, improvisational, jazz and rock. She has 20 years of experience playing for private engagements, weddings, recording, live performance, and funerals. Some of the musicians she has worked with are Butch Morris, Evan Flory-Barnes, Jherek Bischoff, Masada, Jesse Sykes, Jim Knapp, Hey Marsailles and Kanye West. She has played at venues such as Bumbershoot, The Triple Door, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, and Microsoft.
Motter Snell
Looking for that special music your next social event? Delightful and unobtrusive harp music will create a unique ambience and memorable experience for your guests. Consider, then, the distinctive tones of the classical harp played with skill and flair by Motter Snell, one of the acknowledged master harpists in the Pacific Northwest.
Marian Sussman
Seattle-based harpist Marian Sussman will create the perfect ambiance for your wedding, event, or special occasion. Solo or ensemble, classical, popular, or world music including Celtic and Israeli. 206/290-8192 harpnote@gmail.com
Doug Zangar
Doug and his groups have a very wide variety of styles and songs in their repertoire. Suitable for background and dancing, Doug covers material from the the Dixieland era to present. For more information please go to:
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