The Newest hot jazz in the 505!
Based out of Albuquerque, NM, the Burque Jazz Bandits bring you fun danceable music inspired by 1920's-40's swing jazz, with toe- tapping rhythms, sizzling instrumentals, and passionate vocals.
Formed in the local swing dance community, their shared love of jazz brought the Bandits together, and they are:
Amado, rhythm guitar; Nikko, double bass; Racquelita, vocals; Arthur, violin.
Photo credit: James Tracey
FRIENDS OF THE BANDITS
Keith cochrane
Dr. Keith Cochrane ran the music department at San Juan Community College for 22 years. He retired to Albuquerque where he plays with the Albuquerque Concert Band, several commercial bands, and conducts the Santa Fe Community Orchestra. He holds degrees from Berkeley College of Music, Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, and the University of Northern Colorado. You can find out more about Keith here: http://www.keithcochrane.com/all-about-doc.html
LEE TAYLOR
Lee Taylor is a woodwind player who has been an active part of the Albuquerque music scene for several years. Lee is a graduate of the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance. He has studied saxophone, clarinet and flute with many teachers including Greg Armstrong, Gary Foster, Keith Lemmons, Mark Vinci, and John Winder.
Lee's diverse musical experience keeps him in demand as a performer and educator. He currently maintains a large private teaching studio at Baum's Music in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
You can find out more about Lee here: http://www.leetaylormusic.com/