ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

   This Artist Spotlight section is to introduce you to some very special  friends of mine and to their talents !  Join me as I celebrate some of the professional musicians I have had the honor to work with in my 30 plus years in the music busiess !   Max DiFaz

SCOTT RECORD                           Boston           1 Man Show

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   The perfect recipe for an incredible evening of entertainment is to take 1 part comedian, 1 part impressionist, 1 part singer, 1 part actor, 1 part dancer and mix them all up with a wonderful blend of warmth and personality and you have my friend Scott Record.  Scott is a world class entertainer who's credits include cruise ships, resorts, major events and venues, and television appearances.  You will be amazed just by the entertainment he provides on his website alone and I can promise you that an evening with Scott on stage is one of the most memorable events anywhere.
Check out this fantastic entertainer and wonderful personality at www.scottrecord.com

MIKE MIANO                                Boston                 Singer

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    Mike Miano is an excellent lounge singer who performs the very best of Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and many other stars music.  
    Mike is a native of New England and in a very short time has created a niche market for his performances with the catchy label " Martini Time ".  
    You can catch Mike at many South Shore venues as well as at national conventions and events.  
     Check out Mike at his website  www.mikemiano.com

NATASHA MEDVEDYEVA              Ukraine              Violin

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       Natasha Medvedyeva is a wonderful and gifted violinist from Odessa in the Ukraine.  She has appeared on Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas, Holland America Maasdam and Eurodam.  Natasha performs with trios and quartets, playing a variety of music including Classical, Broadway, and Popular Music.  Check her website out at
http://www.natashamedvedyeva.weebly.com

SUZANNE LOCKWOOD                Boston            Singer-DJ

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    Suzanne Lockwood is a powerhouse of entertainment energy.  She is a world class Jazz Singer, Cabaret style Entertainer, and is also known as the infamous DJ SUZIE CUE. 
     She has been dazzling audiences of all ages at some of New England's finest establishments for many years and she continues to perfect her craft in the best traditions of Jazz styles.   
      I have known Suzanne since her days with the popular duo Sizzle.  She now performs with her own Jazz quartet around the Boston Area.  
      For a real treat, you can check out an audio clip of Suzanne at her DJ website !


     http://www.djsuziecue.com

MIKE IODICE                               Boston     Keyboards-Singer

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     One of my best music buddies in Boston is Mike Iodice.  Since the days of Pampalone, Mike has been a driving force in the Boston music scene.  Formerly of UNCLE PLEASANT band, Mike now performs with various groups and for live and studio projects.  He is also an awesome electronic tech and has provided professional repairs for me and many other musicians, often saving the day when gear blows up or gets damaged in other ways.


     One of Mike's great achievements is a rock camp that he runs for the youth of the Waltham area, where he passes on his knowledge and gets the kids totally involved in the music culture and scene.


     You can communicate with Mike via email at the following address:   
       iodice@k12.waltham.ma.us      or at        sonic_doctor@comcast.net


SHARON DIFRONZO                    Boston              Singer

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    One of my favorite singers is Boston native Sharon DiFronzo.  She frequently performs at Sebastians on Broadway and at other venues throughout the Boston area.  
    Sharon is a wonderful personality with a strong voice and very versatile variety of styles from Jazz to Rock and Broadway to Pop.  
    She is very well known by audiences in the Northeast and very well respected by musicians everywhere.  Check out Sharon's website that details her career and features her CD.   
     http://www.screaminheart.com

JEFF HARRINGTON                      Boston           Saxaphone

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     Jeff Harrington is an awesome sax player who performs with me on occasion at Cafe Escadrille.  His improvisation on Tenor and Soprano Sax is very tasteful and he put's the " icing" on the smooth jazz we perform there.  Jeff performs in many great jazz groups and has a few CDs available.  
       He has pefromed with the Gene Krupa Orchestra, Milt Hinton, Ricky Ford and Makoto Ozone. He is also a memboer of the Harry Fix Quartet.

       Jeff  also teaches sax at Berklee College of Music and has his own course books published.   Check out Jeff's amazing website for his special jazz experience at www.jeffharrington.com

ROBERTA " BIRD " FABIANO     New York    Guitar & Vocals

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    I first saw Roberta Fabiano back in 1973 at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  We were both students there and formed a 4 piece band called Voyage which played at various events around the Boston area.  I was performing on drums during those days.
    Roberta is a wonderful artist with a very identifiable and pleasing voice. It reminds me very much of Roberta Flack and her guitar skills are equally professional and impressive.   She currently performs on vocals and guitar with the world famous Peter Duchin Band, a New York upscale " high society" band which has been featured at high profile events and in movies.  Roberta is also an accomplished songwriter.
    Along with her music, Roberta is a fine artist and as a New Yorker, she has had her art featured in venues and competitions for many years.  
    If you have a chance, visit Roberta at her website  www.robertafabiano.com

 or search out some of her performances on YouTube.
    

TONY CARBONE     Boston                      Keyboards & Vocals

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     I first met my friend Tony Carbone at Phillips Old Colony House in Boston, where we both performed.  Right off the bat, I recognized this performer and recording artist as an exceptional musician and entertainer.  In a very short time, I was able to call him my friend and more important, my mentor.
    Tony performs music , records for Quark Music, writes music in all genres, and has a list of credits from past years that most musicians only dream about.  
     Tony and I produced a CD called Sound of Colors which was released in Europe to film and television producers and included 7 of my songs and 7 of Tony's.  These songs are on the Emergency Label and represented by Quark Publishing in New York.
    Check out Tony at www.tonycarbonemusic.com or search him out all over the web. There are many samples of his music everywhere and if you get a chance to check him out live, I promise you will be amazed at his talent, personality, and ability to make you think you have just made a new friend.
http://www.tonycarbonemusic.com

JIMMY BLAKEMORE   Hawaii                          Guitar & Vocals

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    Jimmy Blakemore and I worked together on Royal Caribbean's mega ship Liberty of the Seas.  Jimmy is a pub entertainer who has worked ships for over 21 years and is very well known from Hawaii to the Caribbean.  
    What makes Jimmy so popular is his friendly party personality.  His voice is a very stylized folk rock type and he is an excellent guitarist.  His minimalist approach to performing with just a guitar and no tracks makes him the real deal and Jimmy is not happy until everyone in the audience has heard what they want.  
     Jimmy has also been chosen to perform on Royal Caribbean's newest and largest cruise ship in the world, The Oasis where he performs this winter season.