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The Lee Shaw Scholarship
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At our next concert (October 15, 2023):
Vocalist Eileen Egan Mack
enjoys singing a growing repertoire of jazz standards. She is grateful
to the musicians who have helped her along the way in this collaborative
experience of music making. Eileen is known for her interpretation of
music and lyrics, happy to be telling the stories that move us to dance,
make us happy or move us to tears. Having sung in choral groups, a jazz
a cappella quartet, rock bands, a big band, and as a student of
classical music, she savors the opportunity to sing and is excited to
work with this small jazz ensemble. She knows the audience will have a
special appreciation for these fine players. She welcomes the
opportunity to take part in the Swingtime Jazz Society's concert series
with the Eileen Mack Jazz It Up Ensemble. Wayne Hawkins is a versatile pianist and fabulous accompanist.
He is a master of many styles of music as a player, arranger, and
composer. Hailing from the Midwest, Wayne brought his Kansas City
roots east and continues to explore music through composition,
performance, writing for Hal Leonard Publishing, teaching at
Skidmore College and as a liturgical music minister. Wayne cherishes
every music performance for the opportunity to "play well with
others!"
Bassist Pete Toigo is a
highly sought after player working with jazz duos and ensembles in
the Capital District, Hudson Valley, and western Massachusetts. His
career as an upright bass player has led to the most wonderful
musical associations and partnerships on stage. Ben Rau has been playing drums since he was in the third
grade and his sticks have taken him far. He earned degrees in Music
Education and, happily, this love of music led to a 34-year career
as a music educator. Along the way, he also developed a career in
performance working with a variety of jazz and blues ensembles, rock
groups and big bands. Ben's presence helps create a great music
environment for performers and audience.
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