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Jazz Masters Trio

Avalon                                

Green Dolphin Street           

It Could Happen To You        

We bring a rhythmic, sophisticated sound to any event. Even without drums, our ensemble swings, performing familiar standards, ballads and bossa novas, whether for
background music or dancing.

Member Credits: Individually, Al Viola worked extensively with Frank
Sinatra, Julie London, Bobby Troup and played on over 50 movie soundtracks (from "The Godfather to Blazing Saddles). Sam Most is a pioneer of jazz flute, and has
recorded with Hank Jones, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich, and virtually all the jazz
giants of the era. Richard Simon has performed with Buddy Collette, Ernie
Andrews, Keely Smith, Rosemary Clooney, Plas Johnson, and a host of jazz luminaries, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Summer Palace in Thailand.

As a Trio, performances venues include New York's Lincoln Center, Paramount
Studios, Los Angeles City Hall, Sacramento Jazz Festival, West Coast Jazz
Party, and countless appearances for non-profit organizations, including Southern
California Stroke Association, the BEEM Foundation, ACLU, Los Angeles Jazz Society.

Group Leader: Richard Simon

Instrumentation: guitar, woodwinds & vocals, stand-up bass
Client Suggestions: We work well in receptions, banquets, small parties
(i.e., 100 guests or less)
 

Rates from $850 to $1350