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by Rick Holland
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| In this second article on the State of Jazz, we are highlighting the work of two gentlemen who in their own individual way are making a difference within their community: Bruce Forman and Michael Brockman. | Bruce Forman
Forman is a guitarist from the San Francisco Bay who has matured into one of the finest Jazz musicians on the West Coast. Well grounded on the Be-bop tradition and after years of performing in clubs and various venues, Bruce has taken upon himself to help bring Jazz to young people.  Bruce Forman | Michael Brockman Michael Brockman, an outstanding arranger, composer and tenor extraordinaire, is a faculty member at the University of Washington, in Seattle and co-leads the Seattle Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Fifteen years ago, he and his group created an organization with an outstanding concert series and educational program that is now flourishing and making many outstanding contributions to the Jazz canon. Michael Brockman |
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Rick Holland |
| About the author: |
| A versatile musician and veteran performer in organizations such as the Louie Bellson Big Band (Chicago Based Band), Jimmy Dorsey, Mike Pendowski, Rob Parton , Buddy De Franco, Buselli-Wallrab and Terry Gibbs Bands, Rick Holland brings a wealth of experience and musicality to each performance. |
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