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John Moak

John Moak - Jazz Trombone

About Me

Portland, Oregon based jazz trombonist John Moak has performed with many notable artists including: Ella Fitzgerald, Doc Severinsen, Jack Sheldon, Dave Brubeck, Nat Adderly, Randy Brecker, Diane Schurr, Branford Marsalis, Slide Hampton, Clark Terry, Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb, Herbie Mann, Rosemary Clooney, Ken Peplowski and James Moody. John has performed as a member of the Louie Bellson Big Band and Octet as well as the Clark Terry Quintet. Most recently, he has performed throughout Florida and worldwide as a jazz artist and clinician as well as backing up Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Michael Amanti, Deana Martin, Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Goulet, Shirley Jones, Tommy Tune, Michael W. Smith and Bob Newhart. He has also recently performed with the touring productions of Annie, The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hairspray, Chicago, and Peter Pan. John has been a winner of the International Trombone Association's Frank Rosolino and Kai Winding Jazz Competitions, the Southern Comfort National Dixieland Championship and a finalist in the Cognac-Hennessey Jazz Search. Layout Provided By FreeCodeSource.com - Myspace Layouts

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Member Since: 12/9/2006
Band Website: home.comcast.net/~john.moak
Influences: Carl Fontana, Cannonball Adderly, Michael Brecker, Frank Rosolino, Bill Watrous, Urbie Green, J.J. Johnson
Sounds Like: John Moak
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None