Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts

This afternoon's program features John DePaola on trumpet, Charlie DeChant on sax and flute, Walt Hubbard on drums, Charlie Silva on bass, Bob Thornton on piano and special guest Rich Walker on guitar and vocals.

Guitarist/vocalist Rich Walker has been playing Jazz and Blues for thirty years, both on the road and in the Orlando area. In recent years, he has emerged as a leader, as an extraordinary soloist, and a very exciting Jazz/Blues vocalist.

It is obvious when one listens to Rich play that his roots are in the blues, citing his major vocal influences as Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter and Al Jarreau. Anyone with a love for, or a background in jazz will hear the influence of Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino and George Benson in Rich's guitar playing.

John DePaola is a freelance trumpeter in Orlando, Florida. His style of jazz improvisation radiates warmth and is complimented by his ability to create melodic solos. He performs regularly at jazz societies and varied venues in central and southern Florida.

"A fantastic Jazz musician. His trumpet playing is simply superb." Rick Gee, Owner "Gee's Jazz Jamm Inc."

"We always love to have John come to us - his performances are awesome." Walter Griffith, "Jazz Lovers" and "More Jazz" Clubs

"John and his musicians are to put it mildly, "OUTSTANDING!" Dave Walrath, President of the Sarasota Jazz Club

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q0Pfen88A8&list=PLub_W5nXpNNYvG7IfeUoHrshkIP34X0kS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV-Kvp9P9_Y

https://www.johndepaolamusic.com/

http://richwalkerjazz.com/