DekaJaz--www.dekajaz.com
In the winter of 1999 saxophonist SCHEILA GONZALEZ, trumpet artist GLENDA SMITH
and drummer/arranger MEGAN FOLEY came together to form the jazz tentet known as
DekaJaz. The band is comprised of some of the finest players in the Los Angeles
area including SHARON HIRATA on tenor, LEE SECARD on baritone, LES BENEDICT on
trombone, trumpeter LEE THORNBURG, STEVE GREGORY on
guitar, pianist JOSH NELSON and SHERRY LUCHETTE on the bass. This amazing
melding of talent, raw energy and a vast array of musical experiences gives
DekaJaz a sound you won't soon forget. In addition to the players, the band has
called upon the writing and arranging talents of Jack Cooper, Rick Lawn, Dan
Higgins, Paul McKee, as well as their own Lee Secard, Megan Foley and Josh
Nelson. Working with such a diverse group of players and composer/arrangers
gives the band its vibrant and exciting sound. DekaJaz comes out swinging hard,
brimming with energy and doesn't let up until they've played their last note.
They posess a fiery intensity tempered with laid-back cool, as well as a deep
commitment to keeping the music alive. DekaJaz has received extremely favorable
reviews in the LA JAZZ SCENE and is definitely worth checking out! Please look
for their newly released debut CD entiltled "Eclectikos" . It is available for
purchase both at their performances and through cdbaby.com
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