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The feature article in the regular Jazz Column of the major daily newspaper "THE TORONTO STAR" by the Canadian nestor of Jazz Critics Geoff Chapman is titled: "EXUBERANT VIOLIN FROM ED VOKURKA";.....the enthusiastic showman with an unusual renditions & incorporation of "Jazz Standards" and "Gypsy Swing", which are presented in the unique combined fusion with his original classical musical roots. The "seasoned performer", who is at home at large concert halls and at significant International Jazz Festivals as well as at small intimate jazz clubs......! Ed had been directly influenced by the virtuoso and the great "King of the Swing Violin", maestro JOE VENUTI, with whom Ed had a golden opportunity to play in early 70's! During his past performances tenure, Ed was invited to perform for several internationally recognized personalities, including a participation in the welcoming concerts for the Czechoslovak President Vaclav Havel, His Royal Highness the Prince Edward & the Countess Sophie, during their respective official visits to Canada...., and at several other similar occasions. Ed Vokurka is an international artist. His recent very successful concert in the capital city of Prague, Czech Republic, had featured a series of sold-out performances as a part of the International Eclectic Festival "Mene Tekel-2008". One of the Ed's concert venues was the legendary Reduta Jazz Club. The Reduta is one of the oldest European jazz club continuously operating since 1924. It is the most prestigious place to perform jazz, and it attracts "who is who" not only in the European artistic community, but it is also frequented by many important personalities in the public life. The President Clinton had shown here his sax skill during his European capital cities official tour.For the updated & more detailed BIO information, please visit Ed's personal web-site at: www.edvokurka.comwww.myspace.com/edvokurkaviolinswingjazzens emble. (PS: If the video breaks up, let it fully load before playing. Depending on your Internet connection speed, it may take few minutes.)