David Friesen - bass,
Matt Sazima - piano,
Alan Jones - drums
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Who is David Friesen:
Legendary American Jazz musician / bassist, pianist, composer and educator / listed in a recent music educators poll as one of 25 most influential jazz bassists in the history of jazz / listed in a jazz critics poll as one of 100 greatest jazz bass players in the history of jazz / Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame / Inducted into the Portland, Oregon Jazz Society Hall of Fame
web: www.davidfriesen.net/​
jazz education e-shop: www.davidfriesenjazzeducation.net/
FB: davidfriesenjazz
IG: david_friesen_music
YT2: th-cam.com/channels/BfcRGK8EHWvOGZlgxKuv7g.html
Who is Matt Sazima:
Director of Education at Hoffman Academy
IG: mattsazima
FB: matt.sazima
Who is Alan Jones:
Born from humble Pacific Northwest roots, Alan Jones has enjoyed a rich performing career both in Portland and across Europe. Beginning his touring career at just 16 years old with Amsterdam-based organist Count Dutch, Alan’s performing career has since travelled into an escapade involving some of jazz’s greatest living artists. As a performer, Alan’s discography ranges from local legends such as Jim Pepper and Ralph Towner to international phenomena like Kenny Wheeler and Lee Konitz. His own band, the Alan Jones Sextet, has recorded four albums to date and performs regularly. Alan also leads several other groups, most notably Social Music, which enjoy a regular performing schedule in some of Portland’s most notable venues. Alan Jones’ Social Music presents music “for the people,” aiming to create an atmosphere of refreshment, relaxation, and camaraderie.
In addition to maintaining a steady performing career, Alan has established himself as one of Portland’s premier jazz educators. Established 2007, the Alan Jones Academy of Music (AJAM) has gained a reputation of producing excellent musicians - students routinely appear on local stages, produce their own records, and even participate in international festivals.
web: ajampdx.com/