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2011 Artists
Sax Pack
www.TheSaxPack.com
THE SAX PACK
is a class act consisting of three signature
sax players; Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Kim Waters. Backed by a
tight rhythm section, the talented trio combine their life-long love
of music and their passion for performance, to make an impact on
audiences that love music as much as they do. Committed to sharing
the excitement, spontaneity and creative energy that flows between
them on stage, THE SAX PACK inspires
an audience far beyond the duration of a show. The well-known
saxophonists are excited to create a show that combines their
individual styles and diverse backgrounds for a fresh approach to
the music that inspired them all to become musicians; jazz.
Darren Rahn
www.DarrenRahn.com
Opening the 2011 Smooth Jazz at South Shore
will be Darren Rahn and Nate Harasim. Darren is a master’s level
jazz graduate from the University of Northern Colorado. As a
Canadian born saxophonist Darren is rapidly becoming a major player
in the contemporary jazz genre. As an artist, he has recently scored
two top five Billboard hits, including his #1 smash hit "Talk of the
Town' which happens to be the title track of his latest CD.
Nate Harasim
www.NateHarasim.com
Nate Harasim is an award winning pianist, composer, performer
throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and
recently the United Arab Emirates performing in front of
thousands. As an artist and producer he’s reached both the #1
spot on Billboard within the contemporary jazz genre and held
#25 in the AC market. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Nate
studied music at the Flint Institute of Music for 9 years. He
moved on to the University of Michigan School of Music where he
deepened his knowledge, while also pursuing a degree in
business. Shortly after Nate joined the U.S. Navy and attended
the critically acclaimed Naval School of Music.In 1994, at age
13, Nate quickly gained the reputation and chart topping
producer. As a keyboardist he has traveled as a versatile
pianist and keyboardist, winning “Best In the State”
improvisation and composition. Shortly after he built a band and
was playing with the likes of Grammy award winner Norman Brown,
Wayman Tisdale, Pamela Williams, Tom Braxton amongst others.
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Past Artists
Oli Silk
UNAM
Jeff Lorber
Tom Braxton
Jazz Attack
Mindi Abair -
www.MindiAbair.com
NickColionne -
www.NickColionne.com
Rick Braun -
www.RickBraun.com
Johannes
Linstead - www.JohannesLinstead.com
Richard Elliot -
www.RichardElliot.com
Bryan
Lubeck - www.BryanLubeck.com
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