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The Utopian Dreams Band is
riding the latest worldwide contemporary jazz wave with their nu-groove
sensibilities. This incredible crew of musical artists has been shaped
by the San Francisco Bay Area and “live jazz” music scene over several
decades. They credit their jazz evolution with nods to old school West
Coast jazz, early 70’s Bay Area fusion and the contemporary jazz
explosion. Their music is shaped by deeply orchestrated melodic chops
expertly layered over the funk, hip hop, soul and Latin grooves of
contemporary jazz.
All
the tracks of our debut release “From Dreams to You” are blessed with
the sax artistry of Eddie Baccus Jr., he is a core member of Utopian
Dreams Band involved in also aspects of performance and recording
production. Eddie was a core member of the international supergroup
“Pieces of a Dream” and has a resume that includes playing with such
luminaries as Rick Braun, Grover Washington Jr., George Duke, George
Benson, Will Downing, Gerald Albright to name just a few…recently, we
were proud to announce that Russ Ferrante, keyboard player and founding
member of the Yellowjackets, will be working and recording with Eddie on
his solo project due out at the end of 2015.
Joining
the Utopian Dreams lineup in 2013 is guitarist Tony Darren debuting
with us on “From Dreams to You…Tony garnered a SESAC national
performance award as well as a Grammy consideration for best new
contemporary jazz artist….Tony has worked with such diverse artists as
Shadowfax, Tom Scott, David Sanborn, Jeff Lorber, Freddie Hubbard, Gregg
Karukas, Alphonso Johnson, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta and
many others. Now Tony is a core member of Utopian Dreams…
Percussionist
“Mombo” (Sam) Hernandez joined Utopian Dreams in 2013. He has performed
with vocalist, Slim Man, in the 90’s,. His performance chops also
includes performing with Peter White, Steve Oliver, Lou Rawls, Roger
Smith, Michael Paulo, Freddie Ravel, Marc Antoine, Greg Vail, and the
list goes on! Mombo is considered a core member and long time friend.
In
the tradition of the supergroups of contemporary jazz, such as the
Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Incognito, the Yellowjackets and Fourplay, to
name a few…The Utopian Dreams Band brings together a powerhouse of
unique players who are accomplished performers in their own name but are
drawn to the unique sound of the supergroup…thus The Utopian Dreams
Band has evolved…magic
Tickets: $20/Advance
Doors: 7:30 PM More info: 831-297-2856 Ticket Link: http://utopian-dreams- |
