Billy Poindexter

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Billy Poindexter

Website:	http://www.norwoodbillypoindexter.com
Contact Name:	Billy Poindexter
Contact Email:	contactus@norwoodbillypoindexter.com
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City:	Seattle
State:	Washington
Info/Notes:	Norwood “Billy” Poindexter – Percussionist Billy’s musical experience began at the age of 10 with a drum set and started playing the trumpet by his early teen years. He began playing congas in the early 70’s while living in Los Angeles, and by the early 80’s he relocated to northern California and started sitting in with his father, Pony Poindexter, the legendary jazz alto and soprano sax player. It was through Pony’s influence that Billy learned the art of playing jazz and improvisation. Other musical influences have been Chano Puzo, who played with the awesome Dizzy Gillespie, Poncho Sanchez who played with the incredible Cal Tjader, and the late great Ray Barreto. While living in the Bay Area, Billy played in most of the local jazz spots in Oakland and San Francisco. By the late 80’s, he had moved back home to Seattle where he presently resides. Billy has played in probably every club that has live music in the Pacific Northwest, and has gigged with the likes of Woody Woodhouse, George Griffin, Deems Tsutakawa and Seattle Groove, Society’s Child, Andre Thomas and Quiet Fire, Certain Moods, Entourage, and Groove Alley which was led by the late great Michael McClellan on guitar. He also played in the Seattle Central Community College Jazz Band led by jazz drummer Brian Kirk. Billy was co-leader with Lee Cronbach of a jazz quintet called Creation City, and through this collaboration co-arranged and recorded two CD’s. The 2nd CD entitled “Blues for Pony” is a tribute to his father, Pony Poindexter and is also the title of the CD. The CD includes an original composition co-written by Billy and Lee Cronbach and three of Pony’s original tunes. In early 2006, Billy formed his own group called The Poindexter Jazz Quartet, and continues to do what brings him the most joy – playing music.

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Eric J. Vaughn

Website:	http://www.pzacake.com
Contact Name:	Eric J. Vaughn
Contact Email:	colt2hardb@hotmail.com
Contact Phone:	206-328-6986
City:	Seattle
State:	Washington
Info/Notes:	Over 33 years professional and instructing experience. Performed across the U.S., Europe, Canada, N. Africa, and most recently a tour for the Armed forces in Guam. Performed with Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutchinson, Eddie Moore among many others BA in Music, MA in Music Performance – University of San Francisco

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Jim Coile

Website:	http://www.norwoodbillypoindexter.com
Contact Name:	Jim Coile
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City:	Seattle
State:	Washington
Info/Notes:	Jim Coile - saxophones, flute Jim returned to the Northwest from Los Angeles where he performed with Latin¬ jazz bandleaders Wille Bobo and Poncho Sanchez as well as Lou Rawls, Manhat¬tan Transfer, The Four Tops, and many others. He is featured on recordings by Willie Bobo, Joan Jett, The Pointer Sisters, Crowded House, Don Ellis, Jack Mack and The Heart Attack, Tom Petty, Bette Middler, The Del Fuegos, and was awarded an RIAA Gold record for his performance on Glen Frey's The Allnighter. He can be heard on the movie soundtracks of Short Circuit, Police Academy, Porkey’s Revenge, Spring Break and many others. He is currently ac¬tive on the Seattle jazz and rhythm and blues scene. He has also composed and recorded soundtracks for the video projects Over Washington, Over New England, Portrait of a Miracle Planet, and many others produced by KCTS TV. In the past year, he has performed with Natalie Cole, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Lupone, the Seattle Men’s Chorus and the Seattle Symphony.

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Steven Banks

Website:	http://www.norwoodbillypoindexter.com
Contact Name:	Steven Banks
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City:	Seattle
State:	Washington
Info/Notes:	Seattle-based drummer Steven Banks has been performing and developing his craft for many years. As a youth, Steven performed with the Seattle Junior Symphony, the Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble, and earned honors as a member of the Northwest High School All-Star band. Steven is well versed in diverse styles of music including Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, and Classical. His vast experience includes performances and/or recordings with both national and regional artists such as Hank Crawford, Eddie Harris, Dee Daniels, Deems Tsutakawa, Michael Powers, Korla Wygal, Diane Schurr, Scott Cossu, Gretta Matassa and Darren Motamedy. He’s also opened for top international artists such as Santana, the legendary (late) Donny Hathaway, Kool & the Gang, Peter Tosh, Earth, Wind & Fire, Larry Graham and Graham Central Station (former bassist with Sly and the Family Stone) and the Bay Area musical giants, Tower of Power. Steven’s musical career has taken him to major venues throughout the United States and North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In recent years Steven has toured major cities of China under the auspices of the Chinese Ministry of Culture. Steven Banks is a uniquely dynamic musician bringing passion, joy, and commitment to every performance.

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The Poindexter Jazz Quartet

Website:	http://www.norwoodbillypoindexter.com
Contact Name:	Billy Poindexter
Contact Email:	contactus@norwoodbillypoindexter.com
Contact Phone:
City:	Seattle
State:	Washington
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