TomPeashey Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 For those who don't know, Rich Wetzel is a prominent Jazz Trumpeter in the Northwest and a former member of the Sacramento Freelancers... I received this from him tonight.. "Maynard Ferguson Remembered" - a very special memorial tribute concert!!! by "Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra" Saturday - October 7th from 5-7pm - and it's FREE - No cover charge!!! This tribute will be a dinner show with various food and wine specials from this hot new club! A review by jazzcadiana of their last CD, "Wetzel has the "Maynard Ferguson stratospheric sound" and carries the band to searing heights. If you are a fan of Stan Kenton or Maynard, you are sure to enjoy" The Factory 5602 S. Washington St Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 474-1189 for dinner reservations ( encouraged ) This is our first night in this new dinner jazz series where we will play the first and third Saturdays every month. For this first night, I want to pay homage and respect, do a tribute, memorial concert to my all time hero and inspiration, Maynard Ferguson. This will be a very special show and a great way to start this new home base for the band. Come see us and let's enjoy a great night of high intensity, high energy big band jazz!!! Tips - donations for the band are encouraged! ================================================================== Rich Wetzel Jazz Band Director at Tacoma Community College CEO Tacoma Music Society and Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival Trumpet Recording Artist and Band Leader - Local and National Acts Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra Rich Wetzel (253) 475-0587 or cell (253) 227-0335 http://www.richwetzel.com/ http://www.groovinhigher.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camel lips Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 For those who don't know, Rich Wetzel is a prominent Jazz Trumpeter in the Northwest and a former member of the Sacramento Freelancers... I received this from him tonight.."Maynard Ferguson Remembered" - a very special memorial tribute concert!!! by "Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra" Saturday - October 7th from 5-7pm - and it's FREE - No cover charge!!! This tribute will be a dinner show with various food and wine specials from this hot new club! A review by jazzcadiana of their last CD, "Wetzel has the "Maynard Ferguson stratospheric sound" and carries the band to searing heights. If you are a fan of Stan Kenton or Maynard, you are sure to enjoy" The Factory 5602 S. Washington St Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 474-1189 for dinner reservations ( encouraged ) This is our first night in this new dinner jazz series where we will play the first and third Saturdays every month. For this first night, I want to pay homage and respect, do a tribute, memorial concert to my all time hero and inspiration, Maynard Ferguson. This will be a very special show and a great way to start this new home base for the band. Come see us and let's enjoy a great night of high intensity, high energy big band jazz!!! Tips - donations for the band are encouraged! ================================================================== Rich Wetzel Jazz Band Director at Tacoma Community College CEO Tacoma Music Society and Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival Trumpet Recording Artist and Band Leader - Local and National Acts Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra Rich Wetzel (253) 475-0587 or cell (253) 227-0335 http://www.richwetzel.com/ http://www.groovinhigher.com/ I would love to be there.I am sure it will be a blast. Put me down for a DVD if you guys proffesionally record this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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