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“Jimmy Mazz” entertains from the Springfield, Mass area. 
www.JMazzSings.com

 
 
  Go see Jimmy!  Period.  I was referred to him by another musician.  I love getting referrals from musicians because that brings credibility to the gig. 
 
Let me describe the style of Jimmy Mazzaferro:  style, class, and you better be ready to dance. So bring out those David Bowie “Red Shoes.”  
 
He’s Got [...]

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I don’t know if you’ve heard of her, but she’s one of my favorite musicians. A brilliant singer/songwriter with a voice that can be sweet and smoky at the same time, Sara Groves is an inspiration. Her Christian music is heartwarming and insightful – full of phrasing and ideas that hit home. And she’ll [...]

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Go To The Mall!

I’m sure you’ve seen it. You’re walking through the mall or shopping plaza and there’s one store that is having an “Event.“ With a capital “E.” They want you to notice. They want you to come in and check out what’s going on. They want to rouse some excitement. It happens all the time! Recently, [...]

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Is modern technology eliminating the need for musicians and musical technicians in reception halls ?  I was at a wedding today – fabulous food, gorgeous ceremony, and open bar.  The three must-haves, right?  Well, they had a DJ for after the dinner to mix up the songs and play all those wedding staples.  Sure, “The Electric [...]

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Home-Cooked Music

Are you fed up with the recording industry ? Hate having to follow everyone else’s schedules and pay fees up the wazoo for ridiculous things every time you record? Have you ever felt like you would just rather do it yourself ?  Well with the available technology and assistance these days, you certainly can. You [...]

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Raymond Hutchinson loves music. He loves it so much it oozes from his pores. It forms sedimentary layers in his shoes. It radiates from his every breath. Kinda hard to miss.
In a small room in the Hutchinsons’ garage, Ray has set up a studio. It would be silly to try to put a modifier in [...]

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Strike Up the Band

  This summer, don’t let yourself get lazy about picking up your instrument. Amid all the swimming and camping and kayaking, or whatever it is that you do when the temperatures soar, put yourself out there and join a community band.
For years now, the Rockville High School band has accepted community musicians to play in [...]

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Do You YouTube ?

              You must have heard about the multi-billion dollar Google offshoot designed to make everyone a film star. Oh yes, YouTube,  www.YouTube.com,  is sweeping the nation, and I’m going to tell you how to capitalize on its popularity.
              I saw a video today on YouTube that had been viewed 3,642,927 times since November 26, 2006. And it [...]

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         Have you heard any good jazz yet this month?  If not, and especially if you don’t even know what I’m talking about, you should be checking this blog from April 5th.  Pronto.  Okay, you can take your time, but just be sure to check it before April’s over because you don’t want [...]

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