Adam Theis- Trombone, Sousaphone |
Joe Cohen - Alto, Tenor & Bari Saxophones |
Mikey Olmos - Mariachi Trumpet |
Joel Ryan - Trumpet |
Danny Grewen - Trombone & Vocals |
Gerald Patrick - Trapset OR SNRRR |
Colin Hogan - Organ & Keyboards |
ALSO featured from time to time:
Matt Lucas - Percussion |
Emily Schmidt - Vocals |
Ryan Green - Vocals |
Eric Garland - Drums & Percussion |
Joel Behrman - Trumpet & Trombone |
Doug Beavers -Trombone |
Marcus Stephens - Saxophones |
The San Francisco Jazz Mafia has been taking over the Bay Area since it's inception 5 years ago. Bands like Realistic Orchestra, the Shotgun Wedding Quintet and many more have been putting San Francisco back on the map as one of the most important music scenes in the country. The newest addition to the collective is the Mafia Brass. Based on the tried-and-true new Orleans brass ensemble, the Mafia Brass includes Trombone, Trumpet, Saxes, drums and most importantly TUBA! This unique lineup has proven to be highly versatile because it allows the band to perform acoustic and to be mobile and march, which is something that very few bands can do these days.
Although the instrumentation of this Brass Band is based on a 100 year old tradition, the sound is based on music from many different decades and many continents. The Mafia Brass puts a strong emphasis on heavy backbeats, creative improvisation and a unique mix of songs and arrangements. The Mafia Brass has proven that they can be a powerful and entertaining Marching Band as well as one of the best "Club" bands, as seen at their regular Wednesday night residency at Boom Boom Room in SF.
The Mafia Brass includes some of the most talented young jazz players form the SF Bay Area who have an impressive resume of talent they have performed with: Spearhead, Lyrics Born, Lavay Smith, Bobby McFerrin, Carlos Santana, Idris Muhammed, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Los Angelitos, Jesus Diaz QBA, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, as well as being the backbone of Realistic Orchestra, The Shotgun Wedding Quintet and Cannonball.
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To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Brass Mafia, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single "Release" feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connected!!
Hey! Evelyn Kryger hat es ins Online-Voting für den Bandcontest SO KLINGT BERLIN geschafft! Wenn unsere Musik gefällt, dann hilf uns indem du für uns abstimmst (Kategorie "Reggae"):
Wus good Is ya boi Dice I wanna let you know about my new single "Dunks On 24$ " from the LAST DROP album feat Soldier Looney check it out let me know what ya think. Peace n stay blessed WWW.DICEWON.COM WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/DICEWON
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the Bay Area for 3 shows this week!
Wed. 6/17 - Elbo Room - SF,CA
Thurs. 6/18 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA
Fri. 6/19 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA (w/Antioquia!)
Holy Thursday #8 is going to be one of the biggest parties yet!! Mochipet's MASTER P ON ATARI CD RELEASE PARTY with Mophono and Nasty Nasty. If you haven't made it out yet, now's the time.
If you are an ambitious jazzgroup with young musicians you can inscribe for the Jazz Hoeilaart Contest 2009 until the 15th of may. The festival, which is organised by Muziekmozaïek in collaboration with vzw De Rand, will take place from the 24th until the 26th of September and is intended for young international Jazz talent.
The 30-years old festival has its reputation for bringing international talent into the spotlights. Many known artists, such as Rosario Guiliani, Michiel Borstlap, Magnus Lindgren, Alexi Tuomarila and Robin Verheyen were on stage at this international contest.
The 31st edition of the contest will open on Thursday the 24th of September 2009. Until the 26th of September six finalists will perform in a contest-formula. Each evening will close with performances of Jack Van Poll/ Jef Neve/ Bart Van Caeneghem/ Ewout Pierreux (24/09), Hijaz (25/09), en Cintia Rodriguez (28/09).
Ambitious young musicians can inscribe for the contest-section until the 15th of May 2009.
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 5th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Greetings Fam!!! Hope all is utmost blessed and irie to da fullest :-) Please come check out a new callabo track I just posted entitled "Been So Long"....
I give thanks for the connection. Much respect from the JUST BE Family and always wishing you infinite abundance...
We need your help!!
We will be rockin' the house at The Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, on Sat. Febuary 7th, 8:30-9:30 pm. Come get your groove on while helping us pack the place! The first 5 people to come through the door for The New Sol will receive a free copy of our EP!! Don't miss out!!!
