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J.D. Hill, Harmonica/Organ (Blues, Funk)

Leader of his own band, J.D


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Freddy Omar, Vocals (Latin, Funk)

Leader of Fredy Omar con su


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Peter “Chuck” Badie, Upright bass (Jazz)

Regularly plays traditional


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Big Fine Ellen Smith, Vocals (Jazz)

Repertoire includes jazz st


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Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Mardi Gras Indian

A teacher in the New Orlean


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Bob French, Drums (Jazz)

Leader of the Original Tuxe


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Michael Harris, Vocals/Bass (Gospel, Jazz)

Performs with several jazz


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Shamarr Allen, Trumpet (Jazz, Funk, Rock, Hip

Presently l


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Calvin Johnson Jr., Tenor Saxophone (Jazz)

Studies music at the Univer


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Robyn Jones, Clarinet (Classical)

Principal Clarinetist of th


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Troy Sawyer, Trumpet/Violin (Jazz, Classica

Studied Jazz and Classical


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Lawrence "Keng" Harvey, Vocalist (Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop)

Local musician who has perf



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