The Redlands Zanja 8 / Kensho

• Heather Baguyo - Vocals
• Paige Caldwell & Jake Kraft - Trombone
• Myles Davis - Vibes, Clarinet, Flute
• Sheena Dreher & Devin Hendersen - Trumpet
• Evan Lanning & Jacob Abernathie - Alto, Tenor, & Bari Sax
• Ben Davis & Barry McNaughton - Guitar
• Alex Perez & Eric Hagstrum - Drums
• Daniel Reasoner - Bass
• Tina Caldwell & Barry McNaughton - Director

1ST PLACE WINNER OF THE 2007 INLAND EMPIRE JAZZ FESTIVAL MUSIC COMPETITION and 1ST PLACE CHAMPS OF THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2006 QUARTERS FOR KENYA CHARITY MUSIC COMP. The Redlands Zanja 8 and the Kensho Quartet are comprised of some the most accomplished young jazz musicians in Southern California. The Zanja 8 specialize in: Jazz, Bebop, Swing, Standards and Funk. Performing mainly for wedding receptions and community/corporate events, the Kensho Quartet adds Blues and Rock to the mix! All members of these groups were hand picked by Music Specialist/Instrumental Music Director Tina Caldwell, and Barry McNaughten (Jazz Studies Director and USC Master Musician). Both groups represent the best that jazz / blues music has to offer today. The Redlands Zanja 8 have been thrilling audiences throughout the Southland, and are a hit wherever they've played! All performers are: talented, professional, entertaining, and a wonderful group of rising stars. They are also diverse, personable, and most of all- outstanding musicians! The Redlands Zanja 8 / Kensho Quartet are truly amazing players, and once they start playing.....they hold the audience in the palm of their hands! (They can also play soft and sweet background jazz, if that's what's requested). The LA Staples Center, Farmers Market (3rd and Fairfax- LA), Catalina Bar & Grill (Hollywood), Hip Kitty (Clairmont), CrawDaddy's, Route 66 Rendezvous (San Berdoo), Motion Picture and TV Fund, Hollywood & Highland, The Mint (Los Angeles), the Redlands Bowl Assn., Victoria Gardens (Rancho Cucamonga), The Jazz Bakery, Disneyland, Holly St. Bar & Grill (Old Town-Pasadena), Balboa Park (San Diego), Kimberly Crest Castle, Mill Creek Cattle Co., Bay View Restaurant, National Orange Show, the City of Redlands, the City of Banning, the City of Redlands, The Elks, Rotary International, The Kiwanis Club, the Assistance League, etc., all love the Zanja 8!

• Alexander's Ragtime Band - Irving Berlin
• All Blues - Miles Davis
• All of Me
• Almost Like Being in Love - Lerner & Loewe
• Alright, OK, You Win - Peggy Lee
• Au Privave - Charlie Parker
• Baby, I Love You - Aretha Franklin
• Basin Street Blues - WC Handy
• Bernie's Tune - Bernie Miller
• Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
• Bill Bailey - Traditional
• Birdland
• Bloomdodo - Charlie Parker
• Body and Soul - John Green
• Brick House - The Commadors
• C- Jam Blues - Duke Ellington
• Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - The Four Seasons
• Car Wash
• Caravan - Duke Ellington
• Chicago - Fred Fisher
• Cotton Candy - Al Hurt
• Darktown Strutters' Ball - S. Brooks
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
• Fever - Peggy Lee
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Four - Miles Davis
• Frosty the Snowman
• Girl from Ipanema - Carlos Antonio Jobim
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Christmas
• Gospel - Carl Strommen
• Groovin' Hard - Buddy Rich
• Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie
• Hava Nagila - Traditional
• Home for Holidays
• I Could Write a Book - Rogers and Hart
• I Thought About You - J. Mercer & J. Van Heusen
• I'll be Home for Christmas - Christmas
• I'm an Old Cowhand - Jonny Mercer
• I'm Old Fashioned - Jonny Mercer
• In a Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
• Indiana - J. Hanley
• It Don't Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington
• It's Only A Paper Moon - Billy Rose
• Jazzy Happy Birthday - Traditional
• Jewish Folk Song - Traditional
• Jingle Bell Rock - Christmas
• Kansas City
• Killer Joe - Benny Golsen
• Leap Frog - Les Brown
• Let it Snow - Christmas
• Limehouse Blues - P. Braham
• Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Buddy Rich
• Milestones - Miles davis
• Misty - J. Burke & E. Garner
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• My Favorite Things - Rogers and Hammerstein
• My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
• Nardis - Miles Davis
• Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
• Nutville - Horance Silver
• Old Devil Moon - Frank Sinatra
• On the Sunny Side of the Street
• One O'Clock Jump - Count Basie
• Orange Colored Sky - DeLugg & Stein
• Ornithology - Charlie Parker
• Perdido
• Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
• Pink Panther - Henry Mancini
• Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars - Carlos Antonio Jobim
• Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
• Route 66 - Bobby Troup
• Royal Garden Blues - C. Williams
• Rudolf the Red Nodes Reindeer
• Salt Peanuts - Dizzy Gillespie
• Santa Clause is Comming to Town - Christmas
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• Sheik of Araby - Ted Snyder
• Silent Night - Christmas
• Silver Bells
• So What - Miles davis
• Sonnymoon for Two - Sonny Rollins
• St. James Infirmary - Jim Primose
• St. Louis Blues - W. C. Handy
• St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• Stompin' At The Savoy - Benny Goodman
• Swingin' Sheppard Blues - Moe Koffman
• Take Five - Paul Desmond
• Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
• That's A Plenty - Gilbert & Pollack
• That's All - A. Brandt & B. Haymes
• The Christmas Song
• The Christmas Waltz
• The Hustle - Van McCoy
• The Incredibles - Michael Giacchino
• The Man I Love - George & Ira Gershwin
• The Shadow of Your Smile - Jonny Mandel
• The Very Thought of You - Ray Noble
• There Will Never Be Another You - Harry Warren & Mark Gordon
• They Can't Take That Away From Me - G. Gershwin
• Tiger Rag - Orig. Dixieland Band
• Time After Time - Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne
• Tuxedo Junction - Glen Miller
• Way Down Yonder in N O - Henry Creamer
• What Is This Thing Called Love - Cole Porter
• When the Saints Go Marching In - Trad
• Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
• Work Song - TJ Brass

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The Redlands Zanja 8 are a wonderful group! They've performed at my establishment not once, but twice this year! We love them so much we have them coming back yet again. There was never a dull moment and their music selection is just wonderful! I definitely recommend them to anyone that wants to jive up their event. -- Peter T, San Diego, CA, 6/7/2008
• These young musicians really are amazing! They played a wonderful mix of swing, bebop, funk and jazz standards that really pleased everyone (of all ages), at our party. They were so talented and professional, they really made our party an event no one will ever forget. I would highly recommend the Zanja 8 to anybody looking to hire a live band. -- Marilyn W, Redlands, CA, 6/7/2008
• The performance was attended by 160 students from both the first and second grades. It was totally appropriate and meaningful for these age groups. As the Zanja 8 performed, the director of the band explained the instruments as well as what type of music was being played and the era it was from. This will help the students to better understand future lessons that deal with music, orchestras, sound, and rhythm. We would definitely ask this group to play again for our school. Everyone including the teachers enjoyed the whole performance tremendously! -- Yvette W, Whittier, CA, 1/18/2008

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