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Dennis arrived in Seattle by way of Detroit and Los Angeles, and has since performed, recorded, and toured with numerous Northwest groups, covering a wide range of styles from classical to progressive/alternative Jazz, World, and Rock.He received a degree in instrumental performance from the University of Washington, graduating with top honors in 1995.
While at the U.W. he studied for three years with Barry Lieberman of the L.A. Philharmonic and Seattle Symphony. He also performed with the U.W. Symphony under the conductor Peter Eros, the University Strings under violist/conductor Eric Schumsky, and The Contemporary Group (with William O. Smith and Stewart Dempster), as well as various other ensembles.
Sam Alamillo
Drums and percussion
Sam, who hails from Chicago, has been been a professional drummer and percussionist nearly two decades. He studied percussion at Indiana University and played Latin Jazz under the direction of Mariano Morales and Dr. David Baker. He continues to hone his craft studying with Grammy nominated Paoli Mejias and Afro-Cuban All Stars drummer, Calixto Oviedo Mulens.
Throughout his career, Sam has collaborated with numerous international and local musicians including Tito Puente, the Morales-Matos family, Steve Guasch, Julio Jauregui, Carlos Cascante, and Johnny Conga. He has also toured with the band Nueva Era, a popular Salsa band known for its high energy and musicianship.
These days, Sam can be seen playing in a variety of music groups including Buena Vibra Seattle. He is the house timbalero/drummer for salsa night at the historic Century Ballroom in Capital Hill Seattle. He has also performed with the Tacoma Symphony and Bellevue Choral Society.
Seattle saxophonist Steve Yamasaki has been playing jazz and swing over 35 years. From the New Deal Rhythm Band and the Rhythm Boys to John Holt’s Radio Rhythm Orchestra and Pete Leinonen’s Muskrat Rabble. He is currently lead alto in the Mach One Jazz Orchestra and a member of the Dan Duval Trio and the Jazz Junkies
A short video of Majii Jazz at Capitol Cider in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle. |