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RECOMMENDED MUSIC INTERNET SITES

Ed Taylor Music - Gibson sponsored guitarist, Ed Taylor is eager to share his love of music with as many people as possible, from visiting classrooms to involving himself in museums. Taylor grew up in the Los Angeles area, where he started playing guitar at 13. Early influences included George Benson, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. "At the time I didn'tknow squat about playing guitar, but I could feel it." he said. As the Beatles songwriting evolved from simple pop to more complicated material, Taylor's playing became more technical. Finally, Ed gavitated to Smooth Jazz, where he now has created a new sound with The Smooth Operators.

Greg Adams Music - Greg Adams' career has included success as an arranger, composer, conductor, and performer and earned him both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. It has been a musical travelogue that has spanned nearly four decades, taking him on worldwide tours and contributing to some of the most important recordings in pop culture. Greg is one of the founding members of a new sound with The Smooth Operators.

Jazz Summer - Bahamas - Sheila Raye Charles, the talented daughter of the late Ray Charles, will not only be hosting but also performing at this event which is meant to teach, inspire, entertain and renew an interest in music and the arts in the souls of upcoming young musicians. Making the line-up even more exciting will be the mesmerizing performance by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts world famous New Washingtonian Jazz Orchestra.

"This is going to be a truly amazing festival," says Roscoe Dames, executive director of Ivory Global Promotions. "I was so excited when I was approached about starting a festival of this calibre. Throughout college I'd been to so many places and seen so many festivals and I always thought that there was more that could be done in The Bahamas [and] this festival has the potential of being a major tourist attraction as well as a means of diversity for the locals."

The purpose of the festival is not only to promote cultural exchange and to provide a source of good, clean entertainment but also to raise funds for scholarships for six students who have been selected to attend the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, Washington, D.C., over the summer. - Call (242) 328-8361.

Paul Brown Jazz - With the crisp, jazzy sound of his beloved Gibson L-5 guitar once again front and center, two-time Grammy Award winner Paul Brown keeps his grooving momentum going on his Peak Records debut White Sand. Quickly closing in on a staggering 50 #1 charting airplay hits as the smooth jazz genre’s top producer over the past 15 years, Brown had the unique experience in 2006 of scoring #1 Radio & Records chart hits as both an artist and producer. “Winelight,” the second single from his 2005 solo album The City, was recently ranked by Mediabase as the genre’s most spun track of the year. Brown also had chart topping hits with Norman Brown (“Up And At ‘Em”), Euge Groove (“Get ‘Em Goin’”) and Peter White (“What Does It Take (To Win Your Love).” Paul is one of the founding members of a new sound with The Smooth Operators.

Wine and Jazz - There is something unique and special about the combination of Wine and Jazz. It is the perfect pairing that takes you to a place to relax and enjoy. And that is what Wine and Jazz is all about. We bring these sensations to you to explore and create special moments.

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Hard of Hearing Hall of Fame - There are twelve different categories featuring individuals who have suffered from hearing loss and have still changed the world.

Ideas and Training - When you need business training, contact Ideas and Training for programs on video, DVD, books, software, and workshops.

Jon Graves Architects & Planners - Wouldn't you like to pay less to have a building or home built? Before you even think of hiring a contractor, you should talk to a an architect and tell them what your needs are. A good architect is your best friend and the architects at Jon Graves Architects & Planners would be a great team to work with. So, if you need an architect in Tacoma, Seattle, or Gig Harbor. Check out the architect details on the very informative website of Jon Graves.

J.R. Reding - The number one furniture stripper and restoration and antique refinisher in Tacoma and Seattle is J.R. Reding. Find out the care and craftsmanship they can bring to your furniture.

MC Delivery - If you need a package delivered anywhere in Washington State contact MC Delivery. They have same-day delivery for some locations and real time tracking.

PNW Video Productions - From corporate videos to internet news clips, PNW Video Productions can help your organization by providing video communications in many formats for the many different venues in todays high-tech world.

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Smooth Jazz and Smooth Jazz Artists of The Smooth Operators - Like the Three Tenors. The name The Smooth Operators says it all. The Smooth Operators are a select team of smooth jazz stars, who blend their personalities and approaches into a consistant and exciting sound that offers quality and style. Ideal concerts involve musicians that perform together regularly. They develop an close working relationship, and the interaction that occurs during performance is instinctive and cohesive . . . and magic. Check out The Smooth Operators and attend one of their concerts or better yet, suggest a venue to book them for a concert near you.

TACID - The Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities has been serving Tacoma and Pierce County for nearly thirty years. They have over 50 support groups that meet on a regular basis concerning everything from hard of hearing issues to mental resources.

Tacoma Estate Planning Council - The Estate Planning Council provides an educational and social forum for those professionals in the Tacoma area who are most active in personal estate planning and trust administration. The Council is composed of members chosen from applicants who are attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Life Underwriters, trust officers, or others, such as planned giving professionals, whose professional focus is estate planning. Any person interested in applying for membership in the Council must qualify as a member of one of the professional categories mentioned above or be engaged in other specific work relating to estate planning and must be recommended by two current members of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council. There is usually a waiting list in all categories.

Tacoma Lariettes - This precision horse riding team rides in rodeos, parades throughout the Pacific Northwest. If you are interested in see them perform, or if you are interested in joining, please visit their site.

Tides Tavern - The Tides Tavern is one of the great places to enjoy the Pacific Northwest. You can sip beer or wine while looking at the waters of Gig Harbor . . . or waiting for a great burger or other tasty food from their kitchen. The Tides Tavern has great gear to buy and great entertainment to enjoy. Stop by.

Woodstick - This record breaking (Guinness Book of World Records) annual event is one of the premier fundraisers for hearing regeneration in the world. You can donate directly from the website, or you can register for the fun event, too. Also, there is a drum and music memorabilia page where you may shop for great gifts of music history. Quite often they are one of a kind items.




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The Smooth Operators - Coming Soon to a Venue Near You!

The Smooth Operators are available through TayEd Productions (Michelle Taylor & Don Doman Principals). Call 253-759-6639 to book a performance or a tour or write smooth@thesmoothoperators.net for details.



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