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John Raymond at Hoover High Auditorium

Courtesy of Bill Bergren | Posted on September 26, 2014

Where

Hoover High Auditorium
4300 Aurora
Des Moines, IA
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When

Sat, October 11, 2014
7:30 pm

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Synergy Jazz Foundation kicks off their Jazz For Iowa Concert Series with New York City based trumpeter and composer John Raymond. Raymond is quickly making a name for himself as an up-and-coming artist in the New York jazz scene. Raymond has already performed as a leader at some the nation's top venues including Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, the Dakota Jazz Club, the Jazz Showcase, Smalls Jazz Club and the Blue Note Jazz Club. His debut album “Strength & Song,” released in February 2012 and produced by legendary trumpeter Jon Faddis, has already attracted national and international attention. The album features Raymond's carefully-crafted original compositions that draw on jazz, rock and hip-hop influences, creating emotionally engaging music with affecting, memorable melodies. Raymond will be joined by pianist Tanner Taylor, bassist Steve Charlson, and drummer John Kizilarmut....

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