Foothill Jazz Collective

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Sunday, July 08, 2012
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Turlock, CA
  • Thursday, July 26, 2012
  • 5:30PM - Grand Opening
  • Folsom, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, October 08, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • Saturday, June 25, 2011
  • 6:30PM - Fundraiser
  • Lodi, CA
= Booked through GigMasters
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Location:
Sacramento, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 200 miles from Sacramento.
Pay Range:
$600-$2000 per event
Member Since:
2010
Primary Category:
Jazz Band
Additional Categories:
Ambient Band, Avant Garde Band, Funk Band, Jam Band, Latin Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Not Available

Group Members

  • Barry Eldridge - Drums
  • Paul Klempau - Bass
  • Scott Collard - Keys
  • Arlyn Anderson - Guitar
  • D-Baba - Tenor Sax

Description

Show to show, the Foothill Jazz Collective acts as a creative vessel of inspired improvisations and jams. Comprised of a network of top Sacramento musicians, FJC blends elements of swing, funk, Latin, and reggae into an exciting cauldron of modern jazz. With an emphasis on deep grooves and spontaneity, the creative muse is sure to arise whatever the occasion.

The Foothill Jazz Collective most commonly performs as trio or quartet. Barry Eldridge (drums), Paul Klempau (bass), Scott Collard (keyboards), and Arlyn Anderson (guitar) comprise the core of the group. Other regular contributors include Joe Berry, Darius Babazadeh, Andre Fylling, Matt Robinson and Nahum Zydbel.

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • Foothill Jazz Collective was awesome. Barry and all the guys were so professional and friendly. They are not only delightful men, but very talented musicians. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone that enjoys all forms of jazz. -- Loren G, Lodi, CA, 6/25/2011
  • Foothill Jazz Collective was the perfect choice for our wedding. Barry and the other members are talented musicians and great guys to boot. Barry was conveniently available to discuss the event beforehand to make sure that we would be getting exactly what we were looking for. The venue presented some unexpected challenges, but FJC rolled with it and played it cool, and were very accomodating. I would choose them again without a second thought, and give them my highest recommendation. Thanks, guys! -- Jason S, Healdsburg, CA, 10/8/2011
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