John Sokoloff

John Sokoloff's music comes from his Russian-American heritage. Melodic and soulful, John's piano-based songs are unique in their lyricism and passionate honesty. Combining a variety of instruments and styles seamlessly, The John Sokoloff Band has released five compact discs of compelling, instrumental music.

John served as composer for the critically acclaimed CBS Prime-time "The Bonnie Hunt Show" for David Letterman's Worldwide Pants Productions. He composed and played on the theme and all incidental music for the show.

A song from his debut CD Vacation Beach, was the featured theme for Moscow’s 850th Birthday official documentary, produced by award winning director Tofik Shefardeev. Commissioned by Mayor Lushkov and sanctioned by the Moscow government, DVD copies of the documentary were distributed to the gathered mayors of the world’s major cities.

"Additionally, The John Sokoloff Band has been heard on radio and television in the United States and Russia. The piano-based band also allows for eclectic instrument combination and a variety of influences - from Blues and Classical to Russian Folk. From congas to violin, electric guitar to balalaika - the common denominator is soul"…

TERI - Training Education and Research Institute

Greg Snaer
Arts & Music Program Coordinator

305 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
www.teriinc.org

760-721-1706, 760-721-9872 Fax, gregs@teriinc.org

TERI (Training, Education & Research Institute) is a private, non-profit agency serving the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities, and their families. Through programs that enrich our clients lives and focus on the potential in all of us, we are able to provide families with supports throughout their child's lifespan. We are extremely proud of the work we do and invite you to learn more throughout this site, or schedule a time to visit our programs.

Mission Statement:

We believe every individual with developmental and learning
disabilities has the right to lead a valued, meaningful and fulfilling
life of compromised quality in their community.

Guitarra Azul

Guitarra Azul is an exciting blend of Rumba, Flamenco, Latin Jazz, and World Sounds, with intoxicating Latin percussion & fiery Spanish guitars.

The musicians of Guitarra Azul are some of the best around. At its core, guitarist-composer Stefano is known for his dynamic stage presence and brilliant technique. He has appeared across the US and Europe as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician, and as half of the renowned "Edwards-Simmons Guitar Duo." Stefano has been featured in performances with many notable artists, including flamenco guitar master Carlos Montoya, violin virtuoso Gidon Kremer, and legendary jazz pianist George Shearing. Stefano is a prolific composer for both film and live theater, and has written beautiful compositions for Guitarra Azul's debut CD "Mariposa."

Roberto is a classically trained guitarist known for his beautiful tone and fiery rhythms. He is a former protege of master guitarist Norman Ruiz, accompanying him on his annual pilgrimage to Spain to study with classical and flamenco guitar masters.

Percussionist Miguel, "the Indiana Jones of drums and percussion," has performed jazz and pop with the likes of Ellis Marsalis, Clark Terry, and Kat Parsons Group.

Antonio is one of the most versatile and accomplished jazz bassists in the Chicago area. Performing credits include the Morris Ellis Jazz Orchestra and Pete Cozy Jazz Group (formerly with Miles Davis). Antonio has also shared a stage with gospel greats Tramaine Hawkins, The Staple Singers, The Winans, and many others.

A Chicago native of Ecuadorian descent, Guitarra Azul's David Chiriboga began playing guitar as a teenager. Originally trained on the guitar in both classical and folk styles, David's passion for music was truly ignited when he discovered Flamenco.

Audiences across the nation are enthralled with Edwin Suarez, Guitarra Azul’s captivating flamenco dancer. Edwin embodies the soaring melodies and insistent rhythms of Guitarra Azul’s live show with his one-of-a-kind spellbinding precision and intensity.

The incomparable Ruben Alvarez brings his unique blend of joyous energy and world-class expertise on all things percussion accompanied by his luminous smile to Guitarra Azul’s live shows. One of the nation’s most in-demand Latin percussionists, the Chicago-based Alvarez is an award-winning composer and multimedia producer with more than 24 years of professional touring and recording experience.

La Flamenca de Chicago! Cristina Dominguez Gutiérrez Heath has been heating up the dance floor with Guitarra Azul since 2007 with her fiery technique and entrancing stage presence. In addition to Guitarra Azul, Cristina has danced and appeared as a soloist with Las Guitarras de Espana, Flamenco Triana, and Soleo Dance Company—of which she is a founding member and master dancer.

Guitarra Azul’s show-stopping virtuoso percussionist Javier Saume-Mazzei hails originally from Caracas, Venezuela. Javier’s fiery intensity and exhilarating rhythmic drive captivates audiences and propels Guitarra Azul’s intoxicating Latin groove.

Didier Euzet - Composer

Didier Euzet - The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way. It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.

Didier-e compositions :
Melody for an Oscar; Musique de Films; Smoothy Ambiance
JAZZ D.EUZET 4/1 ; Musique Classique ; L'Odyssée du Koursk;
Themes Soundtracks ; Divers Ambiance Film ; Classical Music;
Smooth Jazz Lover's

Armik

Armik, a prolific composer of bravura guitar works, enjoys great popularity around the world.

Launching his solo career in 1994, Armik drew upon his jazz roots and flamenco passions to create a revolutionary twist on the emerging Nuevo flamenco sound. His invaluable compositions and performances cover an entire range of provocative melodies honed throughout his formative years to his delicate balancing of flamenco and classical guitar to the Latin and jazz influences that listeners hear in his music today. As a guitarist, he is one of the most adulated virtuosos of the Nuevo Flamenco genre, having attained this stature by virtue of his commanding presence among Billboard Magazine's Top Ten New Age Artists of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Armik was born in Iran of Armenian descent. When he was just seven years old, he pawned his watch for a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. Formal music lessons followed and Armik completed a rigid instructional regimen in just two years. At 12, he was a professional recording artist. While his early career focused mostly on jazz, Armik discovered the beauty and passion of Flamenco while visiting Spain during the 1970s when he saw the legendary Paco de Lucia perform. Driven by a fire for the tradition that has defined his musical life ever since, the young musician immediately switched from his Jazz guitar for an in-depth journey to the heart of Spanish music.

In 1981 Armik moved to Los Angeles to pursue this new direction, playing with other artists live and in the studio. By 1994 he released his solo debut album RAIN DANCER, a critical and commercial success that he followed with 1995's GYPSY FLAME (GOLD in Australia). At this point, Armik's reputation as a professional recording artist of Nuevo flamenco was such that expert Spanish luthier Pedro Maldonado created an instrument for him, the Rubia; Armik's 1996 album was recorded with, and named after it. The following year saw the release of MALAGA, and his fifth album, ISLA DEL SOL, appeared in 1999, followed by ROSAS DEL AMOR in the spring of 2001.

Armik, the internationally renowned Nuevo flamenco guitarist/composer/producer continues to blaze his guitar virtuosity around the world as the owner of the Bolero Records imprint, which was established in 2002. Since its inception, all of Armik's recordings have charted above the top ten rung on the Billboard New Age ladder of success; LOST IN PARADISE (2002), AMOR DE GUITARRA (2003), ROMANTIC DREAMS (2004), PIANO NIGHTS (2004), TREASURES (2004), CAFÉ ROMANTICO (2005), MAR DE SUEÑOS (2005), DESIRES, The Romantic Collection (2006), MI PASION (2006), CHRISTMAS WISHES (2006), GUITARRISTA (2007), A DAY IN BRAZIL (2007), BARCELONA (2008), FUEGO GITANA, The Nuevo Flamenco Collection (2008), and SERENATA (2009).

The Deposition of Lou Bagetta Trailer

Congratulations to Dan Olivo, a friend and an actor for "The Deposition of Lou Bagetta" the screening will take place:

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Time: 5:00pm
Location: Laemmle's Sunset 5
Street: 8000 Sunset Blvd.
City/Town: West Hollywood, CA (Los Angeles)

Tickets for the Dances With Films festival screening are now on sale. Sunday, June 7 at 5pm in competition Group 4. Follow the link. Dances With Films: TICKETS, www.dancewithfilms.com

www.loubagetta.com The mob's least talented hit man takes on a most impossible task. A comedy short currently in the festival circuit. Directed by Tommy Smeltzer. Screenplay by Brian Sack. Director of Photography Craig Cockerill. Cast: Patrick Gallo, Dan Olivo, Evan Arnold, Brian Sack, Ben Sharples.

Full cast and crew details plus media kit online at www.loubagetta.com

Upcoming Events:

SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN on June 11-14, http://www.waterfrontfilm.org/

JERSEY SHORE FILM FESTIVAL , Asbury Park, NJ on July 8-18, www.jerseyshorefilmfestival.com

MONTREAL, CANADA on July 16-26th, Just For Laughs - Montreal
www.hahaha.com

Tony Reyes

Tony Reyes - I would like to tell you a bit about myself , I was born 52 years ago in Caribou, Maine, grew up in Texas and Oklahoma, at the age of 15 came back to Caribou.

My love for music came very early in my life when at the age of 5 I saw my mothers Melody Maker in the closet, I was always trying to have her let me play it but she never did. When she would leave I would go into her closet and take it out and put the strap around my neck. The guitar hung almost to the floor. When I was a little older I found an old beat up caustic in the barn under some hay, very hard to play but that was the beginning of my long journey into the world of music. I did finally get a guitar when I got back to Caribou, I worked the potato fields and saved my money for an electric I bought at a pawn shop. And so it begins to where I am today. Making my own music is my passion and always will be. I spend many days just working on my own stuff , mainly I work alone , I do all the instruments myself , I have collaborated with a myspace friend , Chaos Curbs on Dark Equinox and worked with local bands in my area.

Tony Reyes links: treyesproject/; TonyReyes/Website; Rockthespace/TonyReyes; www.myspace.com/treyesmaine .