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Jay C. Easton, DMA

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Author: stephen
Posted: March 23, 2017

Jay Easton is a Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist who plays a wide variety of woodwinds and other instruments. He is often heard in the orchestras at Village Theatre, the 5th Avenue Theatre, and in many other small and large venues around the region. Jay has served on the woodwinds faculty at San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and Edmonds College as well as maintaining a private teaching studio for many years. He loves helping enthusiastic students find success and enjoyment as they build their musicianship and deepen their relationship with their chosen instruments.

www.jayeaston.com

Julian Catford

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Author: stephen
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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.

www.juliancatford.com

Peter Caruso

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Author: stephen
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This experienced and respected local guitarist is at home in any setting as a soloist or with orchestras and small ensembles. He is noted for his warm and engaging performance style, along with great attention to detail. In addition to classical music he is well versed in a range of other styles including Jazz, Latin and Brazilian. Peter is also a sought after instructor and keeps a private teaching studio on the east side.

www.carusoguitar.com

Marc Smason

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Author: stephen
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As a young child in Texas, trombonist/vocalist/composer, Marc Smason learned to sing from his mother and later studied classical and jazz trombone with Ken Cloud, Stu Dempster, Julian Priester & Slide Hampton. He studied voice with Jay Clayton (jazz), Yo Jin Chong (Korean) & Ki Wasitodipuro (Javanese), and composition with Michael Young. Marc has a BFA from CA Institute of the Arts and is a long-time member of the AFM. He has performed with Big Joe Turner, the Funk Brothers, Carlos Santana, Eddie Henderson, Type A, Mark Levine, Wilbur Morris, Sam Shepard, Julian Priester, Buel Neidlinger, Rick Mandyke, Sonny Simmons, Eyvind Kang, Marc Graham and Baby Gramps. His playing encompasses many styles including jazz, latin, Brazilian, collective improv, klezmer and R&B.