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The Atlanta Jazz Trio

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THE ATLANTA JAZZ TRIO performs classic & contemporary jazz at concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings, receptions & private parties throughout Atlanta & the southeast. The trio's musicians perform the finest jazz, from classic vintage standards of Sinatra & the Rat Pack, Latin Jazz, bossa nova & swing, to gospel, pop & big band sounds! Create the perfect atmosphere of sophisticated elegance for your party or event.

VISIT THE ATLANTA JAZZ TRIO WEBSITE - CLICK HERE!

Atlanta Jazz Trio Playing on a 747 at the Delta Flight Museum

Atlanta Jazz Trio - Fundraiser at Georgia Aquarium

Atlanta Jazz Trio plays at Atlanta History Center

Atlanta Jazz Trio after Playing at Atlanta History Center Event

Ray McMurtry

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Accomplished bass player, performing since 1960, Ray’s Linked in profile reads, “Just A Bass Player who pull 4, 5 and 6 strings.” Need we say more?

Paul Vogler

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Paul has appeared on the bill with Ziggy Marley, Thelonius Monk Jr., Dr. Billy Taylor, The New York Voices & others.

As a public educator of public and private schools (Baylor and McCallie schools of Chattanooga) and universities including UTC and Georgia Perimeter College. Paul lectured World Music, Percussion, Jazz Studies and Electronic Music and directed Jazz Band and Orchestra.

Paul’s company, Atlanta Event Music, has provided educational programming since 1995, receiving the 1997 Dorothy Mullen National Arts Award for “The Bessie Bus”, a mobile jazz and blues program. Atlanta Event Music also provided audio/video production/editing and inter-active exhibits including working with the National Afro-American Museum on the traveling exhibit “When the Spirit Moves” appearing at the Smithsonian Institution.

Currently, Paul maintains an active performance schedule with Atlanta Steel Pan and Island Music, the Atlanta Jazz Trio, and 2nd Line Atlanta while continuing to teach private lessons.

PAUL VOGLER performs as solo percussionist on vibraphone, marimba & steel drum. Paul is also an Alternate Mode Mallet Kat endorser and proudly plays the Panyard Solid Hoop steel pans.

MP3 Atlanta Percussionist: Paul Vogler on Marimba!

A music instructor for over 20 yrs with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, teaching Jazz studies, Electronic Music, World Music & percussion, Paul is now semi-retired and founder of Atlanta Event Music and percussionist with Atlanta Jazz Trio, Atlanta Steel Pan and Island Music and 2nd Line Atlanta.

MP3 “Watch What Happens”, Paul Vogler – Atlanta Jazz Trio

MP3 “Blue Bossa” Paul Vogler on Steel Pan with Paul Newkirk on Accoustic Guitar

MP3 “And I Love Her, Beatles” Demo track Paul Vogler with Paul Newkirk

2nd Line Atlanta

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2nd Line Atlanta has over 20 years of experience performing NEW ORLEANS SECOND LINE MUSIC and JAZZ and personifies the unique musical sounds of the City of New Orleans, a music considered the foundation for traditional Jazz and Dixieland.

2nd Line Atlanta is at the forefront of the New Orleans Brass Band renaissance! Our traditional New Orleans style second line band is able to play in almost any setting from festival stages to grand ballrooms; riverboats to city streets. 2nd Line Atlanta provides quality New Orleans entertainment to fit your occasion.

From complete second line brass band to solo musician, 2nd Line Atlanta musicians provide New Orleans JAZZ, BLUES, CAJUN and ZYDECO MUSIC.

TRUMPET, TROMBONE, SAXOPHONE, TUBA, BASS DRUM SNARE DRUM, UPRIGHT BASS.

Improvisation and funked-up modern pop sets a soundtrack for SECOND LINE PARTIES.

View 2nd Line Atlanta Website

Ken Cowan

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Playing jazz for over 30 years Ken studied with trumpeter/bassist London Branch & with the late Dr. Billy Taylor.

Ken has appeared on the bill with T.S. Monk Jr., The Vince Clarke Quintet & Kenny Burrell & performed with Chuck Mangione’s saxophonist Chris Vadala.

Currently Ken is worship leader at Mt. Rachel Baptist Church, responsible for all instrumental and vocal music on campus. He enjoys working with both band and choir, directing skits, dramas, and musicals.