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Selmer Mark VI Tenor, Alto , Soprano saxes Otto Link tenor and alto mouthpieces Alexander Reeds
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Bill Wimmer: Project Omaha
by Woodrow Wilkins
There are times when the sum of its parts is the heart of an ensemble. Project Omaha, by saxophonist Bill Wimmer, is a perfect example. Though categorized as a solo effort, this is a group outing in the finest sense. The title is also the name given to the band that's comprised of Wimmer, Dave Stryker on guitar, Tony Gulizia on keyboards and vocals, Mark Luebbe on bass, Joey Gulizia on percussion and Victor Lewis on drums. ...
read moreBill Wimmer Releases "Live Testament" to Jazz Project Omaha
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
New York, New York--Bill Wimmer wanted to connect to longtime jazz associates and record an album. It all finally came together when he met with Dave Stryker (guitar), Victor Lewis (drums), Tony Guilzia (percussion), and Mark Luebbe (bass) to record a live set dubbed Project Omaha, set for release April 7, 2009 on his own Wimjazz imprint. Tony Guilza was the catalyst of the record, according to Wimmer, and then everything fell into place when Tony came onboard to pursue ...
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Rotcod Zzaj AKA Dick Metcalf zzaj.freehostia,com "Though this is our first listen to Bill's work, we feel like we've known him for years...I suppose that may (par tially) be because he has Dave Stryker doing guitar on this outing...but mostly, it's because Bill's saxophone style is timeless...he just KICKS as a leader. If you'r looking for music full of life and high energy, this is your 2009 "first pick". I give it a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & tell you that we expect to be hearing a lot more from this very talented player."
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson