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Riley Bandy/Jaz Sawyer Quartet 20 -Year Reunion!
October 14, 2012 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$10 – $15
Red Poppy Art House Presents:
Riley Bandy/Jaz Sawyer Quartet 20-Year Reunion
San Francisco born alto saxophonist Riley Bandy and drummer Jaz Sawyer resurrect their infamous Quartet formed in the early 90’s for an exciting night of music.
Featuring:
Allegra Bandy – Vocals
Riley Bandy – Alto Saxophone
Matt Clark – Piano
Michael Bordelon – Bass
Jaz Sawyer – Drums
Born and raised in San Francisco these musicians met at Herbert Hoover Middle School and decided to form a professional jazz quartet in 1992. Jaz began playing drums at age 2. He studied at the SF Conservatory of Music and worked with Abbey Lincoln, George Benson, Bobby Hutcherson, Phil Lesh and founder of Pursuance Records.
Riley began music at an early age earning awards from the NARAS Foundation, SFSU and Stanford Jazz Workshop. His bandleader experience prepared him to collaborate with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Cyrus Chestnut, Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter and also featured in Vogue Magazine portraying modern jazz.
“Sawyer offers a solo display of ticking-sticks artistry, versatility, ingenuity and maximum musicianship.” -Nancy Ann Lee, Jazz Times
“Simply Brilliant!” -Abbey Lincoln
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rileybandy
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jaz-sawyer/id7202053
www.facebook.com/jaz.sawyer
www.PursuanceRecords.com