Jeff Walk

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0 Comments Published by Jeff June 20th, 2010 in Gigs , Musicians , News . The end to another successful school year of making great music, the sun is out longer which means summer is here! One of the best things about summer is all of the great outdoor music festivals. The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, presented by Volume 1 Magazine , is certainly no exception. My jazz group, The Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet , has had a very busy summer schedule thus far, and we look forward to performing at this concert series on Thursday, July 1st. Here is the gist of the concert series – The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One’s Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of approximately 1,000 people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. The show runs from about 6:30pm to 8:30pm, but new in 2010 is a “pre-show” set from area singer/songwriters at 6pm. Some other projects that I’m involved with will be performing at the concert series: August 5th – Myself and some other horn players will be joining Magic Mama . MAGIC MAMA performs ORGANIC HIP HOP and World Beats for the Whole Family. Through her music, MAGIC MAMA delivers an empowering and hope-filled message of love and respect for all and inspires creative thinking and Earth-friendly actions. August 19th – Back with another exciting and truly original band – Dead Dogs . See the previous posting for a video about the Dead Dogs, other local bands & venues, or go directly to it right here . Then, to finish out the summer concert series, August 26th, the funk band I’m in Duncan Ninja will be laying down the grooves. Also exciting news from the land of ninjas who are funky, we will be in the studio in July working on our first EP. More news to come from DN. “There is a new funk and R&B band on the scene packing a huge blow. Duncan Ninja is an amped up group consisting of a powerful five piece horn section that plays music of Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, etc. Come check out one of our shows, and be prepared to groove all night!” You can also get more of the Walk/Klenz Jazz group at the Jazz at Noon Series . This series is at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire’s Central Campus Mall from 12-1pm. We play June 24-25 and July 1-2. On the educational front, I’m co-leading a wonderful jazz camp for those students located in the Western Wisconsin area. The Chippewa Valley Jazz Camp runs from JULY 19-23, 2010 Eau Claire Wisconsin – 1:00 – 5:00pm The Chippewa Valley Jazz Camp is designed to provide an inexpensive summer jazz experience for middle and high school band students. Students involved in the camp are from all over the Chippewa Valley and western Wisconsin. Our faculty consists of the finest educators in the area as well as nationally touring artists. You can still register, but HURRY! Go visit the CVJC website for more details. I have been in the studio a lot lately. As I mentioned, Duncan Ninja will be recording in July.

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