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The Dan Bodanis Band - Jazz Links
Jazz Links as well as people and services
you should get to know.
As another source, I have included below a list of useful jazz links for you to have fun researching. Reading and learning about these names is a great way to better your understanding of jazz.
I will leave you with these terms and wish you all of the best on your journey to understanding jazz!
Friends of The Dan Bodanis Band
- Marc Atkinson - The UnReel Drum Book
- As a former student of Dan's Marc has performed with Ray Charles David Foster Quincy Jones the Backstreet boys Jessica Simpson and Wayne Newton. Marc is also the author of the best selling drum book of 2004; "The UnReel Drum Book." Marc dedicated his masterpeice drum book to Dan. more...
- David Braid
- Canadian "Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire" David Braid is already in a league of his own. My prediction for David is: legendary status, world class recognition, and (eventually & inevitably) the front cover of "Down Beat Magazine." Check him out while his star is still rising!
- Peter Murray
- Andrew Buntain
- Consummate professional Bass player with great stage presence.
- Charles Cozens
- Charles Cozens is an international icon in music. Having 48 CD’s to his credit, having arranged, orchestrated, conducted, and produced the world’s leading symphonies, Charles is a true musical genius! In addition, Charles is a remarkably gifted jazz pianist that is currently arranging a world tour for his incredible jazz trio.
- Kindred Spirit
- Kindred Spirit is one of the finest accapella vocal groups on the planet! Kelly and I feel like we discovered gold the first time we heard them sing at a Christmas event, hosted by the Business Improvement Association of Oakville. We quickly booked them to sing at our Christmas get-together for family and friends, and they helped to make that celebration our best Christmas ever! Their repertoire is vast and exceptionally well rehearsed!
 DC California Drums
- Dan Bodanis exclusively endorses DC California drums. Click on the following link to view the first "Signature Drumkit" that DC California custom-crafted for Dan Bodanis Dan Bodanis Signature Drumkit
 Soultone Cymbals
- The best cymbals in the world!
 Drummers Choice
- The best drum store in Canada!
- Bill Sargent
- "Hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, Bill Sargent is a friend and great drummer that is using his exceptional abilities in the most positive ways imaginable. Bill is going to be in the Guinness Book of World Records!"
Sponsors & Support
Drummers for Jesus - Wisconsin Chapter
- Peter Dent
- "Peter Dent is another great friend from New Zealand! Currently in his last year of duty as the principle drummer with the New Zealand Army Band Reg Force, Peter is a very fine drumset artist and teacher!"
- Steven Cole
- "Steve Cole thinks he can fly. That's why the guitarist calls his band the Thermal Quartet -- and why his new indie CD is titled Soaring."
- Drum Connexions
- A New Zealand drumming site.
- Graham Davies
- Dom Famularo
- Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 30 years. An intense performer, Dom is one of the most respected solo drum artists in the world, with a career built solely upon his unique skills as a drummer and motivational speaker.
- Pierre Gautreau
- Canada's finest photographer.
- Jen Hoeft
- Jen has combined her love of drumming with her passion for teaching people how to feel good. Check out her philosophies, ideas on fitness & wellness, and her upcoming book!
- Levon Ichkhanian
- Contemporary jazz with world beat overtones aptly describes the music of Canadian/Armenian multi-instrumentalist/composer Levon Ichkhanian. A third generation musician and artist of great versatility, Levon is proficient on the fretted and fretless guitars, oud, bouzouki and banjitar...
- Headhunters Drum Sticks
- The best drum sticks in the world!
- Mark Kelso
- Mark Kelso is the consummate professional musician. His drumming, singing and great personality have him playing steadily with Gino Vannelli, Holly Cole, Carol Welsman, and several other international stars.
- Scott Peterson
- Scott Peterson, bass prodigy of John Pattitucci, is one of the
finest young bass player/composers on the jazz scene today!
- Towne Music - David Norris-Elye
- Since 1976 David Norris-Elye has been operating Towne Music as engineer / producer. With over 30 years in the music business as a pro sax player & acoustic guitarist, David has worked & recorded with many great musicians & bands, including The Stampeders & Long John Baldry. His knowledge & contacts are considerable.
Towne Music specializes in working with singer / songwriters and different projects of varying scales.
- George Olliver
- George Olliver has worked with Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Paul Schaffer (David Letterman Show), and several other world-class acts. He is incomparably considered to be "the very hardest working man in R&B." Check out his performance schedule, and catch his act; he is an R&B "Tour de Force!
- Cornerstone Records
- An artist-run independent jazz label dedicated to presenting high-quality jazz recordings.
- Vito Rezza
- "Vito Rezza is a very gifted phenomenon that everyone must check out! Vito really defies description, but I will try: He wears three hats: World Class Actor, Martial Arts Master, and Internationally Famous Drummer." Vito is a person that leap frogs over the paradigms of others and redefines parameters every day. I look to him for inspiration and honesty."
- Jeff Salem
- After studying drums with Dan for years, Jeff Salem started out performing with several local rock, jazz, latin, country and tribute acts throughout the Toronto area. This eventually led him to performing and recording with well known rock bands such as Fist (A&M), Sword (Aquarius), Saints & Sinners (Savage/BMG), Lee Aaron (Attic) as well as Blues artist Coop De Ville. Jeff is considered one of the most successful drum clinicians on the planet. Having authored two best selling drum videos and two best selling drum books.
- Jazz Videos
- "My friend Harvey Bloomfield deserves significant acknowledgement for his incredible abilities as a computer IT specialist and a world-class supporter of all that is “Jazz!” Harvey saw an opportunity to collect all of the great jazz videos that exist on www.youtube.com and created a very complete resource for all fans of jazz video. Please add this site to your “favorites” list and pass the link on to friends, as Harvey will no doubt be updating this site frequently. Way to go Harvey!!!"
Record Companies, Jazz Venues and More!
Jazz Festivals
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