Pro Ensembles
Marvin Stamm/Bill Mays Duo
Marvin Stamm/Bill Mays Duo combines the talents of two classically-trained masters of Jazz and improvisation who have spent their professional careers at the pinnacle of Jazz performance, with groups like the Stan Kenton and Woody Herman big bands, numerous small ensembles, and in the studios of Hollywood and New York.
The Army Blues
The U.S. Army Blues celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2007. The Army Blues became an official part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in 1972. Over the years it has evolved into the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army. As a component of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the Army Blues is one of the few remaining professional big bands working today. The “Blues” were awarded their first ever “Wammy” (Washington Area Music Awards) in February 2008 for “Blues at Thirty Five.”
The Clayton Brothers
This world-renowned quintet, is the brain-child of saxophonist Jeff Clayton. According to Jeff, some 30 years ago he and Grammy Award winning brother bassist/composer/arranger John, agreed to support each other's preferred formats. Jeff's love of small groups led to the formation of the Quintet. The band's latest album Brother to Brother was released in November 2008 and is currently nominated for a Grammy award.
