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A seasoned professional , Alan Schrager has worked with an extensive array of musicians that span over 2 decades. Worked 8 years in the USAF Band career field at both Scott AFB , Illinois and March AFB , California performing in all ensembles (1979 - 1987) . Highlights of his career in the Washington , DC area include performances with : "The Donati Orchestra" , "Jazz Street Station" / "5th Ave" , "Glasshouse" (on the Spirit of Washington) , "The Our Pleasure Band" , and "Nightshift".
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS : Appeared on 3 Nationally Televised "Merv Griffin" shows , as well as the "Bob Hope" Celebrity Dinner show. He performed at "Caesar's Palace" in Las Vegas , "Century City Plaza" and the "Playboy Jazz Festival" both in Los Angeles , California. Also Mr. Schrager was written up in the following publications : "International Musician" , " Hi Notes ", and "The Washington Times".
A Guitarist of uncommon abilities able to perform an unusually broad variety of musical genres. He attended the University of Pittsburgh , where the curriculum included Music Theory , Music History , Music Performance , and Classical Guitar. He refined his Jazz improvisation skills with the prominent Saxophonist , "Nathan Davis". Al played rock, folk, country, bluegrass, and jazz in various Pittsburgh-based bands. Moving to the Washington , DC area , Al worked in "Jazzmatics" , a Jazz Quartet and "Nightwork" , a Classic Rock and Blues Band.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS : Al was guitarist for the "USS America Jazz Band".
Steve has played in various D.C. area classic rock and jazz fussion bands over the past 15-plus years. Using a one-of-kind custom all-tube bass amplifier, Steve achieves a bass tone with authoritative low end plus rich and round mid and high frequencies. Upon joining 3rd Degree in 2004, the band recognized his vocal abilities and encouraged him to add songs of his choice. Steve's treatment of classics such as Mustang Sally and Roll Over Beethoven conveys the feel and soul of the early rock and roll artists, and has added a new dimension to the band.
Scott has got to be one of D.C.'s best kept secrets. He is fluid on both tenor and soprano saxes. (Baritone too, so I hear.) Scott can rip on a solo like 'Trane. But what really sets him apart from most sax players is how he accompanies the band with parts that are tasteful and appropriate to the song. Sometimes that means playing a riff. Other times Scott will lay way back and softly play one of the chord tones causing it to blend with the other instruments. It is almost subliminal, but it really adds an airy fullness to the music without being obtrusive. You can find more about Scott at http://www.smdmusic.com
Steve has had the fine opportunity to work with the Nationally World Renown Blues Legend , "Bobby Parker". Performances have taken him to Europe and places around the world.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS : Steve has performed on tours in the "Bobby Parker Blues Band" , double billed with the famous "Carlos Santana". Also appeared on a National Televised performance aired on "BET Network".
Works with "Junior Marvin" , former Lead Guitarist of Reggae Legend , "Bob Marley". Ron attended a music industry recording school in Arizona. Later allowing him opportunity to work at "Lion and Fox Studios".
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS : Ron performed on stage at "Wolf Trap" with "Junior Marvin" at the "Annual Reggae Festival" .
Mark is a versatile musician who has recently relocated back to the DC area. His distinctive sound is drawn from a vast variety of Jazz , Latin , Funk and Blues influences.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS : He has worked with Drummer / Percussionist , "Mark Clark" of the famous Sony recording artist : "Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra".
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