Steve will be performing in concert Saturday, May 1 with contemporary jazz star Dan Siegel. Dan is a world renowned contemporary jazz artist with an amazing resume. Check him out at www.dansiegelmusic.com. The event is sponsored by the MiraCosta College music department. Tickets and info at http://www.miracosta.edu/OfficeOfThePresident/PIO/Events/index.htm.
As part of the event there will be master classes presented by the members of Dan's band and his front of house engineer. Dan's band members for the concert are Allen Hinds (guitar), Ernest Tibbs (bass), Dave Hooper (drum set), and Steve Torok (sax). See below for more about these outstanding professionals.
All master classes will begin at 4 PM.
Having five world class professionals available in this way is a singular and quite amazing opportunity for students of music and the community at large. Please spread the word!
The Band
Dan Siegel (piano): 22 solo recordings, Has worked with Glenn Frey (The Eagles), Chaka Khan, Berlin, Philip Bailey (Earth Wind & Fire), Hugh Masekela, Joe Sample, Herbie Hancock, the London Symphony Orchestra, and a who’s who of the smooth jazz world.
Allen Hinds (Guitar): Has worked with Patti Austin, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Randy Crawford, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, The Crusaders, Bobby Caldwell, James Ingram, Eric Marienthal, Boney James, and more. http://allenhinds.com/
Ernest Tibbs (Bass): Has worked with James Ingram, Natalie Cole, Allan Holdsworth, Andy Summers, David Benoit, Tom Scott, Eric Marienthal, Ronnie Laws, Jeff Lorber, Lee Ritenour, Brian Bromberg, Brandon Fields, Norman Brown, and more http://www.ernesttibbs.com/
Dave Hooper (Drum set): Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, The Rippingtons, Herbie Hancock, Donny Osmond, George Duke, Arturo Sandoval, James Ingram, Eric Marienthall, Kirk Whalum, Sheryl Crow, The Manhattan Transfer, Chaka Kahn and more http://hooper.com/drums/