YRJP performed at the James Madison University Jazz Festival on March 21, 2009

Perfomers included were Veronica Swift, Vocalist and Trumpet; Tyler Lindsay, Trumpet; Chris Jeter of the Achieveable Dream Academy on Valve Trombone; Phil McNeil, Drums; Matt Wigler, Piano; Sean Mullin and Rakim Yarborough, Bass

 Young Razzcals Jazz Project released their new CD January, 2009, featuring Veronica Swift, vocalist, Tyler Lindsay on trumpet, D.J. Turner and Alex Shafran on Alto Sax, Josh Crowley on Tenor Sax, Ian Dwyer on Drums, Haley Swoope, vocals and Ricky Ricardo Rivera on Bass.  Guest artists are Hod O'Brian on piano and Dave Adams on piano and bass, along with Tommy Loyola on alto sax, former Young Razzcal John Kidd on tenor sax, Will Wright on trumpet, and Doug Miller from the Count Basie Orchestra on Tenor Sax.

 

The following Razzcals will be perfoming at the Telluride Jazz Festival in June, 2009:
Veronica Swift, Vocalist and Trumpet; Tyler Lindsay, Trumpet and Piano; Ryan Lindsay, Trombone and Bass; Phil McNeil, Drums; Matt Wigler, Piano; Josh Crowley, Tenor Sax; Alex Shafran, Alto Sax; and Sean Mullin, Bass.
 

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Young Razzcals Jazz Project in the last 10 years has mentored over 125 young musicians from diverse backgrounds. Under the directorship of devoted music educator and jazz performer, Dave Adams, along with the help of numerous volunteers, these gifted youth have been inspired, taught, and challenged to reach their higher musical potential.

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