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Instruments: Sax ,Clarinet , Flute , Brass Instruments , Piano
Areas of Work: Huntington Township,Smithtown Township , Oyster Bay Township
 Tenor saxophonist, John Maurice Restrepo, has a musical voice that transcends genres from jazz and hip-hop, to latin-jazz and afro-beat, as well as pit and orchestral work. Originally from Brentwood, New York, Restrepo is a multi-instrumentalist focusing on soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, flute and clarinet. He has worked and recorded with groups including: The JazzCumbia Project, The John Restrepo Quartet, The Welfare Poets, Public Enemy, Blitz the Ambassador, The Skaflaws, Hassan Salam, Zozo Afrobeat Band, as special guest with the Ron Affif Trio, Rob Murat, Queen Rose, Miss Marie. Also John has made television apearences on FOX’s Fearless Music with Blitz the Ambassador, and heard in the soundtrack for a PBS documentary, Bronx Princess.
Restrepo was a student at New York University, and The City College of New York. He has performed and studied with Arturo O'Farrill, Ralph Lalama, Rich Perry, Ron Carter, John Patitucci, Ron Mclure, and countless others. Performing with both small Jazz Combos and the Jazz Big bands, as well as the Orchestra playing both flute and clarinet. While a at Brentwood High School, Restrepo quickly set himself apart in a nationally recognized music program. He was the lead tenor in the Brentwood High School Jazz Ensemble, and selected for the all-county and all-state jazz ensembles as well. Twice, Restrepo lead his high school to the top ten finals of Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington Competition. Restrepo has travelled throughout the United States and Europe; his extensive performance experience and dedication to different genres make him truly a world musician.
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We Are pleased To announce our 2010 Recital . Please Go to Our Events Section To Download an Application.
Check out the New Guitar Column
Michael Violette has some great common sense approaches on gaining good technique and sound practice principals. Please go the guitar fret board for his new column.
New Column by Michael Violette
Please go the Fret Board and Check out Michaels Column
It’s a great lessons on some color tones over Major 7th chords and great insights on how not to Crash and Burn.
Vince Lewis Quartet A Different Standard
This exciting new release is comprised of some of the best music ever
written. Vince has drawn from the classic hymns and placed them into a
contemporary jazz setting. Along with Tom Hildreth (bass) and Phil Riddle
(drums) the group has added Phil Thompson on woodwinds. Sure to satisfy
fans of the Vince Lewis Trio's previous music, this work will also expose
his audience to reverential treatments of meaningful and timeless Christian
favorites.
This collection is sure to bring back memories of singing these wonderful
hymns in church. Selections include, "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "In The
Garden" and "Worthy of Worship." Each tune is a celebration of the
original intent of the composer presented in mainstream jazz styles.
To order Vince's new CD or check out anything else at his website, please
visit: Vincelewis.com
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