Midland, MI (Top40 Charts/ W. Kelly Milionis Publicity/ Sarantopoulos Productions) Pre-eminent Native American Flute Instructor, John Sarantos, to Join Renowned Guitarist
Bobby Balderrama and his Robert Lee Revue Live In Concert at Jazz On Jefferson 2011, Wednesday, June 8th, at 5:00pm on South Jefferson in Downtown Saginaw, MI. The main stage is located at First Congregational Church, 403 South Jefferson Avenue. Jazz On Jefferson is an annual free "block party" featuring music, street performers and food vendors along South Jefferson Avenue in downtown Saginaw, MI. Robert Lee Revue will perform music from their debut smooth Jazz release entitled, FOR THE LOVE OF SMOOTH JAZZ.
ABOUT JOHN SARANTOS: One of the World's pre-eminent Native American flute instructors, John Sarantos has facilitated weekend and week-long contemporary Native American flute workshops from coast-to-coast for over 17 years. His introductory, intermediate, advanced and master classes have been available from New York City's prestigious Open Center, national cultural gatherings, intimate flute circles and one-on-one private lessons. For 13 years, he has facilitated with Ken Light and R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute workshop in Montana. In 2006 & 2008 he was a main presenter and performer at the International Native American Flute Association convention. John has performed live in venues large and small; including New York City's Carnegie Hall. A respected educator, John has been accredited and licensed as a K-12 teacher in IL, KY, MI, MN, NY, OR, and WI and has sought to maximize each student's emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Recognized as a Native flute music historian, John has written six songbooks for the native flute. As a founding member of the New York based flute duo, NightDancers, with Gera Clark; their 2007 debut release, MONTANA CROSSINGS, was nominated for a 2008 Indian Summer Music Award in the Best Native Spirit Recording category. John also has an extensive background in the business of entertainment. He has acted in over 35 commercials, 5 feature films and created, produced and starred in 26 episodes of Mr. Moon's Magic Circus for CBS-TV. He has written, directed and starred in T-Bone's World of Clowning and received the Award of Excellence from the Hollywood Film Advisory Board for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming. View John Sarantos online at: https://www.facebook.com/JohnSarantos
ABOUT ROBERT LEE REVUE: Robert Lee Balderrama, aka Bobby Balderrama, renowned guitarist of Question Mark and the Mysterians has delivered yet again - an original and imaginative work . . . a passionate and highly-flavored Smooth Jazz album entitled, FOR THE LOVE OF SMOOTH JAZZ, from his new band ROBERT LEE REVUE. Each track has its very own unique vibe, setting that 'smooth' mood, which leaves you feeling kissed by a warm ray of sunshine and cooled by a wet splash of salty-air breeze from the seashore. Featuring a precise blend of fluid guitar riffs, with complementary elements of keyboard and saxophone, leaves listeners wanting more. FOR THE LOVE OF SMOOTH JAZZ showcases artistry and musicianship; which is the true essence of the ROBERT LEE REVUE. Bobby has assembled a group of formidable musical talent; fellow Mysterian Frank Rodriguez/Keyboards, along with Tom Barsheff/Saxophone and wife Amy Lynn Balderrama/Percussion, Jack Nash/Bass, Rudolph Levario/Drums and Percussion and Bobby's son, Nick Balderrama/Rhythm Guitar. FOR THE LOVE OF SMOOTH JAZZ was released June 29, 2010, on Bobby's new indie label AMR/ASSOCIATED MICHIGAN RECORDINGS. All songs are published by Robert Lee Balderrama Publishing/BMI. Bobby and Frank continue to tour and record with Question Mark and the Mysterians. Bobby Balderrama and Frank Rodriguez, original guitarist and original keyboardist respectively of ? & the Mysterians, have an historical significance which is quite clear; credited with creating and originating the musical genre 'garage rock/punk' in the early 1960's. As Steve Huey of All Music Guide states, "It only took one song, the organ-driven number one smash "96 Tears," to make ? & the Mysterians into garage rock legends...the Mysterians sound helped lay down an important part of the garage rock blueprint...they were one of the first Latino rock groups to have a major hit...one of the prime suspects in the evolution of garage rock into early punk." View Robert Lee Revue online at https://www.sonicbids.com/RobertLeeRevue
ABOUT JAZZ ON JEFFERSON: Saginaw's historic South Jefferson Avenue hosts Jazz on Jefferson, an annual, one night, free "block party" celebration, focusing on the vibrant institutions of South Jefferson Avenue. Held in the buildings and institutions located on South Jefferson Avenue between Federal and Hoyt, the evening offers a rich, diverse schedule and features a diverse array of performers, a classic and antique car show, house tours, an architectural walking tour and food vendors. First held in 2004, Jazz on Jefferson is a collaborative event sponsored by the members of the South Jefferson Avenue Events and Marketing Committee. Members of the Committee include the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, Hoyt Public Library, Saginaw Choral Society, First Congregational Church and Neighborhood Renewal Services of Saginaw, Inc., Kingdom Life Ministries, Team One Credit Union. Focusing on the organizations that call Saginaw's Historic South Jefferson Avenue home, the evening celebrates their diversity, heritage and vibrancy and showcases their resources and the architectural treasures of South Jefferson Avenue. It brings together arts groups and groups not traditionally associated with the arts to create a unique event for the community. This is the seventh year for the program. Jazz on Jefferson is a participant in Saginaw Celebrates Summer supported by Hemlock Semiconductor. Jazz on Jefferson has received support from an ArtReach grant from Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission and Hausbeck Pickles & Peppers.
John Sarantos
SARANTOPOULOS PRODUCTIONS
PO Box 2824
Midland, MI 48641
Phone: 541-554-3216
E-mail: [email protected]
