Mark DuFresne, former Lead Vocalist w/ Romful of Blues, will be on hand & join us for a few songs as we pay tribute to Big Joe Turner. Here's his link:
http://www.myspace.com/markdufresneband
@ BB's 11/24/12
Mike Smith
me posing as cartoon hero-catch me performing around KC metro area, or contact me @ ms829@kc.rr.com. Ph=913-362-4738
Jammin' @ Jamie's
Enjoyed an evening @ Jamie Logan's. Bluegrass upstairs & jazz downstairs, good players all around. I got to try out Dave Duncan's '41 Gibson, & check out Jazzbo's pocket trumpet. Click on photo to view video clip.
N'awlins Nite @ BB's
click here to view YouTube videos
A Tree In The Infield
released in '06-get this cd FREE @ one of my gigs while supplies last!
I'm Not Myself
Click on photo to check out my video-
A Little Slice of Heaven
released in '96. "Tag, You're It" won best song in blues/jazz category in St. Louis songwriter's contest. Also available on iTunes & Rhapsody. click to hear samples/link to cd baby
A Hole In The Ground
Released in '98-click above to hear song selections @ cd baby
Collateral Jammage
released in '02-some selections appear in the indie film "Phil Cobb's Dinner for 4". Click above to hear song selections @ cd baby.
John Paul's flying Circus
It's always a joy performing w/ John Paul & Bill Dye-this clip is from 7/1/11 @ BB's, I'm subbing for Mr. Cardy on the bass. Click here to view YouTube video.
Bill McKemy
Bill is a great bass player as well as sousaphone & tuba. He's an instructor @ Ottawa U & w/KC Youth Jazz @ Penn Valley. Click to view his website.
Brad Gregory
Love having Brad in on our gigs, great tenor & alto player-recently performed w/ Randy Brecker. Here's his contact info: gregoryb@aepinc.com
Carl Bender
Carl performs w/ me live as well as on my recordings-can be heard w/30's big band Vine St. Rumble. Click photo to visit his website.
Mr. Cardy Quintero
Cardy & I have known one another since High School. He has a great feel for a groove on the bass, & also is one of KC's finest blues guitarists. He currently performs w/ John Paul's Flying Circus. Click photo to visit their website.
Forest Stewart
Glad to have Forest on board, he's performed w/ Ida McBeth. Click photo to visit his website
Ken Lovern
It was great fun having Ken w/ us on hammond organ. He's a prominent performer around the KC area. Click on photo to link to his website.
James Albright
It's always a treat when James is on board, one of KC's finest, recently performed w/Randy Brecker. Click to view his website
Joe Miquelon
Incredible talent, jazz pianist as well as sax. Currently performs w/ the Irish rock band "the Elders". Click photo to visit their website.
Keith Mallory
an alumnus of the Moootown Sound, circa 1984. he's been a great friend over the years & has performed on many of my recordings. Currently working for Ottawa U.'s music dept., gives private lessons, & gigs around town. contact=816.916.7940
Mark DuFresne @ BB's
Mark performed for 4 years w/ Roomful of Blues. Here he is w/ Mr. Cardy, Tim O., & me @ BB's Lawnside BarBQ. I always look forward to getting together w/ Mark when he comes to town. This time, we covered material from his new cd, "Been Watchin' You." Click photo to link to his website.
Phil Brenner
Phil plays tenor & alto sax, as well as clarinet. He performs around KC a lot, & gives private instruction. Here's his contact info: pbrenner@kc.rr.com
Tim Osburn
Tim is a dear old friend, going back to Davidson elementary school in the 60's. We've done many gigs together, he's a journeyman drummer of great skill, currently plays w/ Lonesome Hank & the Heartaches. Click photo to link to his website.
Thom McAleer
@ PenguinFest '09-Thom is a great piano man, has performed w/me for over 15 yrs.
Dr. Todd Wilkinson
Currently Music Director @ Ottawa U., former director of Jazz @ Washburn U., Todd has been a great friend & supporter of mine for years, & has performed on much of my material, including sax quartets I've written. Click photo to link to his website.
Rhonda's Wedding '06
me, w/ Karl, James, Brad & Keith
Murphy & Me
in St. Louis
Tammy & Me
w/ our better halves. Click photo to view T's website
me @ Chuck Schmitz' place
8/25/09-I was asked to sit in @ Shari Elf's show. Afterward, jammed w/ Chuck & some bluegrass pickers
Shari Elf
@ Chuck Schmitz' place. Click photo to visit her website.
had a blast on 5/19/12 for Joe Turner tribute night. Thanks to Mark DuFresne for his contributions on vocals. Thanks also to the Kings of Sax for their great performances. Hope to do it again, soon!
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