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Inspired by the big band and be-bop sounds of the forties and fifties, the Joel Penner Sextet plays unique, original arrangements of some of the most famous standard tunes and jazz classics. The music is extremely "listenable" and is easily accessible to all levels of jazz audiences. Joel is a veteran of the Los Angeles and San Francisco music scenes. He has performed with such varied artists as Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Glen Campbell, and Florence Henderson. Because of his experience in the popular music field, Joel knows how to relate to an audience. He has a large following and is usually able to fill a room and "keep it jumping". The sextet has played at many of Los Angeles finest Jazz Clubs including The Jazz Bakery in Culver City and The Jazz Spot in Hollywood. The band also performed at the 2001 Monterey Hills Jazz Festival. The musicians are some of Los Angeles' finest. The band features guitarist Doug McDonald, one of the world's best. Doug has recorded several CDs under his own name featuring performers such as Ray Brown, Plas Johnson and Jake Hanna. He has also recorded with Bill Holman, Ernie Andrews, Jack Sheldon and the Clayton/Hamilton Orchestra. The band also includes bass player Bill Von Ravensberg, Cengiz Yaltkaya on keyboards, drummer Jerry Redmond and saxophone player Michael Rose. These musicians also have a varied background, having performed with such artists as Doc Severenson, Tom Jones, Ray Anthony, Thelma Houston, Della Reese, Joanie Sommers and many more. Check out the artist's website: http://www.americandragon.com Track List: 1. Jeannine 2. No Lava 3. Easy Living 4. The Way You Look Tonight 5. Speak Low 6. All the Things You Are 7. Anita 8. Joy Spring Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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