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Gary Smulyan at Rick's Musical Instruments
Courtesy of Rick's Musical Instruments, Inc. | Posted on March 11, 2014
Where
Rick's Musical Instruments
2352 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI
Map
401-658-3404
When
Sat, May 31, 2014
12:00 pm
At Door
Save the date
Musicians
Gary Smulyan
saxophone, baritoneAbout
Gary Smulyan will be on location for SAXOPHONE DAY sponsored by Rick's Musical Instruments, Inc. Gary will be representing Vandoren, and discussing the merits of Vandoren reeds and other products as well as speaking about his work.
Gary Smulyan (born on April 4, 1956 in Bethpage, New York) is a jazz musician who plays baritone saxophone. He studied at Hofstra University before working with Woody Herman. He currently leads a trio with bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Kenny Washington.[1]
Smulyan is also the current baritone saxophonist with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and played with its previous incarnation, the Mel Lewis Big Band. He also plays baritone saxophone with the Dave Holland Big Band and Octet, and the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, and he has performed and recorded with Carla Bley's Big Band....