Ricky Exton's Octo­-Jazz at The Treelawn

Ricky Extons Octo-Jazz is a fun yet sophisticated group of 8 musicians paying homage to some of the great Jazz arrangers including but not limited to the West Coast or Cool style of Jazz.A concert featuring Octo Jazz typically features arrangements for octet and has featured some original compositions from time to time. It also features a vocalist adding to the excitement!All Members of OctoJazz have been featured in various configurations around northeast Ohio and beyond. Ricky Extons Octo-Jazz Current Lineup includes: Garret Folger - Trumpet Scott Marsh - Trombone John Orsini - Alto Sax John Klayman- Tenor Sax Dick Ingersoll - Bari Sax Jonathan Hooper - Piano Tim Lekan - Bass Ricky Exton - Drums Guest Vocals TBARicky Exton: has been active in the music community for over 3 decades...

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Ricky Extons Octo-Jazz is a fun yet sophisticated group of 8 musicians paying homage to some of the great Jazz arrangers including but not limited to the West Coast or Cool style of Jazz.A concert featuring Octo Jazz typically features arrangements for octet and has featured some original compositions from time to time. It also features a vocalist adding to the excitement!All Members of OctoJazz have been featured in various configurations around northeast Ohio and beyond. Ricky Extons Octo-Jazz Current Lineup includes: Garret Folger - Trumpet Scott Marsh - Trombone John Orsini - Alto Sax John Klayman- Tenor Sax Dick Ingersoll - Bari Sax Jonathan Hooper - Piano Tim Lekan - Bass Ricky Exton - Drums Guest Vocals TBARicky Exton: has been active in the music community for over 3 decades. At an early age, his talents emerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate in Professional Music. Exton has performed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Terence Blanchard, Ernie Krivda, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen, Kim Nazarian, Dominick Farinacci, Joe Lovano, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza. In addition, Ricky is an active session musician with many recordings to his credit.Visit www.rickyexton.com for more info.

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