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Damon Zick and Friends

Contact: Damon Zick
E-mail: damonzick@hotmail.com
Website: www.zick.net

Bio: Damon Zick and Friends play original jazz compositions emphasizing melody, groove and communication. Their performances reach out to all corners of the jazz world, from straight-ahead swing and ballads to Middle Eastern belly dance and boot-slapping Southern boogaloo. Members have performed and/or recorded with such artists as Benny Carter, Joe Henderson, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and others.

Instrumentation: Saxophone, trombone, piano/keyboards, bass and drums. Optional additions: trumpet and guitar.

Number of musicians: 2-7
Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system

Damon Zick and Friends


Kourosh Zolani (Zolfagharkhani)

Contact: Kourosh Zolani
E-mail: kourosh@kouroshzolani.com
Website: www.kouroshzolani.com

Bio: Kourosh has been recognized as a pioneer of this ancient Persian string instrument through his invention of the chromatic santour. His music combines Eastern mysticism with Western music. Kourosh plays multiple melodies with each hand, creating a rich, layered sound.

Instrumentation: Santour (both traditional and chromatic) and tonbak (Persian percussion.)

Number of musicians: 1-2
Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system

Kourosh Zolani (Zolfagharkhani)