Warren Sneed

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Warren Sneed is the Director of Jazz Studies at Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Sneed has a Master’s degree in Applied Music from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Education from the University of North Texas. He is also an HSPVA graduate. Prior to teaching at HSPVA, Sneed directed various jazz bands and taught improvisation and jazz history at the University of Houston and at Houston Community College’s Westchester Campus. Sneed is very active in the Houston jazz scene and has performed at most of the top jazz venues in Texas. Some of the artists he has performed with include: Louis Hayes, Freddie Hubbard, Doc Cheatum, Kenny Wheeler, Carl Fontana, Bob Dorough, Jimmy Haslip, Mitch Watkins, Helen Sung, Kent Jordan, Rosemary Clooney, Hal Crook, Bobby Shew, Joe LoCascio and Ed Shaughnessy. Recording credits include: The Late Show, Warren Sneed/Joe LoCascio, Pathway Music, 2004; In the Mood, Champion Sisters, Capstone, 2004; Window of Light, Dave Catney, Urbana Records, 2000; Brothers, Warren Sneed, Pathway Music, 1999; Fly By Night, John Adams, Congruent Music, 1999; Tomato Kiss, Kellye Gray, Proteus Records, 1996; Gliders, Joe LoCascio, CMG Records, 1987; Texas State of Mind, Pete Peterson and the Collection, Pausa Records, 1980. Contact Info: Warren Sneed phone://713.721.4561 Please know that Warren is available to provide you with fine jazz music should your event need a duo, trio, quartet or larger group. Having played the Saturday Jazz Brunch at Houston's Brennan's restaurant for a number of years, Warren has accumulated a tune inventory of the highest quality and variety, and maintains working relationships with the finest musicians in the Gulf Coast region. Contact information: Land line phone: 713-721-4561 Cell phone: 713-320-5464 sneedjazz@gmail.com

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