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This photo was taken on February 27, 2022 at The Nash Jazz Club in Phoenix. I was blown away by his virtuosity on the B3 and horns. Sadly, he passed away on August 25, 2022 at a young 51 years old six months after the photo.

This photo was taken on January 22, 2020 at the Music Instrument Museum. One of the great bass players and teachers of our time, Victor Wooten has changed the way many bass players think about their art. 

Bernie Dressel II, an incredible working drummer formerly with the Stray Cats and performs in recordings, TV and films. Bernie visited our college, Chandler-Gilbert Community College on February 16, 2026. He played a workshop and spoke to the Music Business class.

This photo was taken November 30, 2019 at The Nash Jazz Club. A prolific jazz drummer, Mr. Cobb is most known for being part of Miles Davis' sextet featured on the seminal modal album Kind of Blue. Mr. Cobb passed away six months later.

The Tempe, Arizona music scene was shaped with the enormous influence of Walt. He has won many awards for his humanitarian and musical energy. A consummate and prolific songwriter and performer, Walt is know and loved by many. We go way back to the Morningstar Band days.

Charles Lewis is a brilliant jazz pianist who moved to Phoenix in the early 50s as an ASU student and has influenced the jazz scene since. His humanitarian and educational contributions are inspirational and far reaching. He continues to perform and amaze audiences with his Quintet.

I had the great pleasure to meet legendary music producer and Grammy winner, Jack Miller, when he recorded an Elvis tune I played on at Canyon Records in Phoenix with The Swamp Coolers. Mr. Miller made music history with Duane Eddy. He also worked with many other artists including The Rolling Stones and The Monkees.

Martha Reeves! A Detroit singer, Ms. Reeves began working at Motown and worked her way up to being featured as the front woman with The Vandellas. She has worked with so many stars beginning with Marvin Gaye. We sung and danced with her at a club in Tahoe, Nevada.

This photo was taken at the Blue Note in New York City. The show was so good I stayed for the second set. A prolific bass player, Mr. Carter is one of the most frequently recorded bass players and has teamed up with the best of jazz including the Miles Davis Quintet in the mid-sixties. You can hear his early work on Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised."

I caddied at the Schwab Championship Tournament at the Phoenix Country Club on his pro/am team. Vijay has won three majors, two Masters and a PGA, and 34 total events on the PGA Tour. The Big Fijian (he's 6'2") is a cool guy with a calm manner and was at one time rated #1 on the PGA Tour.

This photo was taken on November 18, 2021 at The Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Johnny has been with Brian Setzer on bass and vocals for many years. Not just a rockabilly icon, he plays all styles of music and with many notable players.

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Carlos Nakai is a Navajo-Ute flutist. He has released over 50 albums an has sold over 4 million albums worldwide and has two gold records. He has had ten Grammy nominations. Mr. Nakai is a Navy veteran. This photo was taken after one of his concerts in Higley, Arizona.

This photo was taken in Austin, Texas at a tailgate party before a UT Longhorn football game in 2006, the year he ran for Governor of Texas. Kinky was a proud Jewish Texan satirist/singer/songwriter/author whose band is Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys. Kinky passed away on June 27, 2024.

This photo was taken at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ. Bela Fleck is a virtuoso banjo player with 17 Grammys. His band is the Flektones.

This photo was taken during the 2009 British Open at the Gleneagles Pro Shop. George was shopping and  cracking everyone up.

This photo was shot on February 24, 2013  at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain during the GC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Day made the finals and finished third. His caddie threw me a ball with Jason's kangaroo logo and  the Australian Jason signed it.

This was taken on August 8, 2023. Mark Kelly had declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate after John McCain had passed away. He was subsequently re-elected. Mr. Kelly is a former astronaut and Navy combat pilot who is also married to U.S. Congresswoman, Gabby Giffords.

Danny Zelisko was celebrating his 50th Anniversary of presenting entertainment. Known especially for presenting national and worldwide acts in the Phoenix area, he is legendary and known well in small venues and large. Photo by Valerie Foster on June 4, 2024.

One day, June 23, 2021 to be exact, at the Biltmore Golf Club, I hear someone say, "Hey, wanna see something cool?" It was Alice Cooper. He was happy to show me his new Ford Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green modeled after the Steve McQueen movie. We chatted for about 20 minutes about the car, and our hair.

This photo was taken at Dizzy's Jazz Club in New York City on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Mr. Faddis, is an excellent musician, conductor, composer, and is respected for his role as educator. on the evening of the concert he highlighted several of his horn students.

This photo was taken during the 2009 British Open at the Gleneagles Pro Shop. George was shopping and  cracking everyone up.

This photo was shot on February 24, 2013  at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain during the GC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Day made the finals and finished third. His caddie threw me a ball with Jason's kangaroo logo and  the Australian Jason signed it.