Ken Loomer Big Band
Ken is from Hartford Connecticut and has been playing drums for over 40 years. His first professional job was working with the great trumpet artist Clark Terry. Ken also did many of the broadway shows that first tried out in the New Haven, Connecticut before going to New York. Ken moved down to Florida in the mid 70's and went to HCC and USF to get his degree in Business. He was also the first drummer to receive the outstanding soloist award at the National Association of Jazz Educators Jazz Festival for college division players. Drummer Ken Loomer and his Swinging Big Band have created a style that touches all people and all generations. It is strong, it is happy, it is the music of today reaching for tomorrow. The idea behind this band Ken states is to "First keep Jazz and Big Band Music Alive", which is America's greatest true art form, and having this music played by the best jazz musicians in the country. Many of the charts in the Ken Loomer Big Band are original arrangements, plus those done by Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Bob Mintzer and other famous big bands. The performance of this big band, driven by the consummate drummer Ken Loomer and his exciting musicians go through the repertoire of vital and brilliantly arranged contemporary music to produce a sound you will not forget!
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5th Annual Flavor of Jazz presented by Raymond James Financial featuring the "James Brown of Contemporary Jazz" Richard Elliot - October 7th @ Ruth Eckerd Hall. Celebrate a memorable evening of soulful jazz and fabulous cuisine from a selection of the Bay area's most brilliant restaurants and culinary artisans.
For tickets call 727-791-7400 or more information 727-461-5200
Clearwater Jazz Holiday is proud to announce the Third Annual Clearwater Jazz 'N Art Walk in downtown Clearwater, October 16th and 17th from 10AM – 5PM.
Each year more than 60,000 visitors come to Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater to enjoy 4 days & nights of FREE Jazz by some of today's greats.
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