Gresham Jazz Run Entertainment Synopsis
Michael “Shoehorn” Conley
Shoehorn is an original performance artist who creates music with his feet and dances with his horn. Michael Shoehorn Conley has combined organic body rhythms and sophisticated jazz forms and concepts into an entertaining spectacle. While specializing in sax and tap dance, he is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer, utilizing a variety of wind and percussion instruments, original poetry and songs and an ear for music from around the world. http://www.shoehornmusic.com/
Stan Bock
Stan Bock is acclaimed as one of the Pacific Northwest’s finest jazz musicians and one of the most called-upon jazz trombonists in the region. He has been a member of the Mel Brown Septet, the Thara Memory Super Band, and as, composer and bandleader, his own Stan Bock Ensemble.
http://www.bockbone.com
George Mitchell
George Mitchell has been pop superstar Diana Ross’ first-call pianist for more than 30 years. Since 1980, he has accompanied her musical ensemble playing hundreds of concerts all over the world…as well as extensive touring throughout the United States. He has also made numerous appearances as an ensemble player on top-rated television and radio shows, including: The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, NBC’s Today Show and Oprah.
http://www.georgemitchellmusic.com/
Renato Caranto
Renato Caranto is a jazz musician and the tenor saxophone is his instrument. He has performed in several major festivals in the area including the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, the Waterfront Blues Festival, and the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. He has also recorded on dozens of CD projects in whole or as a featured soloist. Renato is a six time recipient of the Cascade Blues Association's "Muddy Award" for best saxophone player. http://www.diaticrecords.com/artists/renatoCaranto/
Alan Jones
Drummer Alan Jones is a product of the Portland music scene. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed and recorded extensively with his own groups and as a sideman with the likes of Dave Holland, Leroy Vinnegar, Randy Brecker, and Andrew Hill. Alan lives in Portland, where he writes for film, dance, and theatre, as well as leading the Alan Jones Sextet.
http://www.alanjonesmusic.com/
Johnny Martin
A singer in the tradition of Frank Sinatra, Mr. Martin honors the past performers of radio and stage. With blue eyes and bold emotion, Johnny takes the lyrics of the past and makes them swing!
http://www.johnnymartin.com/
Performance Times and Locations
Performer: Shoehorn
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Location: Glass Butterfly Parking Lot (Corner of Powell and Main St.)
Performer: Johnny Martin Quartet
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Main Stage - Gresham City Park
Performer: Stan Bock, George Mitchell, Renato Caranto & Alan Jones
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Main Stage – Gresham City Park
Entertainment at Mt. Hood Jazz Run
Portland Adventist Elementary School's Mt. Hood Jazz Run, featuring Johnny Martin at the finish line, Boka Marimba at the awards ceremony, and Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts Musicians including Ian Christian, tenor sax with string bass; Tom Peters, trumpet; and Sam Hirsch Jazz Trio.