Artist description Instrumental Acoustic Mainstream Jazz -- Classic Jazz

Music Style Classic Jazz

Musical Influences Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, Art Farmer, Thad Jones, Freddie Hubbard, John Coltrane, 1950's and 1960's Mainstream Jazz, Benny Golson, JJ Johnson, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, any and all modern acoustic jazz in any style

Artist History This band has been developing and growing since 1988 and will continue to develop and grow well into the future.

Group Members Michael Metz - Trumpet, Flugelhorn; Joe Janes - Saxophones; Arnold Bodmer - Piano; John Griffin - Bass; Sharon Eldridge - Drums; Subject to Change without notice!!

Instruments Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Bass & Drums

Press Reviews “… One of Albuquerque's finest jazz ensembles” - Kenn Rodriguez - “Backstage Pass”, Albuquerque Journal; “Great Band...Great Music!!!” - Rudei Bear - Producer/Director, Trimble Hot Springs “Jazz Splash” Festival"; "...One of my favorites..." - Laura O'Niell - Owner, O'Niell's Pub, Albuquerque, NM; “Michael is an exceptional talent, has great leadership skills and can really blow that trumpet of his.” - Flip Rebop - New Mexico Jazz Personality; “A very pleasant surprise, the audience really enjoyed their music, I’m glad I had them perform...” - Paul Machado - Director, The Telluride Jazz Celebration“;"...Outstanding Performances!!” - Don Davis - FM 105.1 “The Horizon” - Albuquerque, NM; “Michael is a wonderful performer and an exceptional talent, he has captivated our audiences.” - Carol Spain - Executive Director - Valhalla Jazz Festival; “His performance was of the high quality we strive to bring to our audiences” - R.L. Chavez - President - Chama Valley Music Festival; “What a treat!” - Beth Scott - Former Executive Director - Corrales Cultural Arts Council

Additional Info Classic Jazz in Albuquerque, NM of all places - The very best in Classic Jazz

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico - USA

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