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Eric Fridrich brings a sense of versatility and awareness to his singer/songwriter roots. With touches of rock, jazz, folk, blues and Latin, Fridrich delivers a sound rich in pop hooks, jazz tags and blues turnarounds. This Chicago native adds the influences of such artists as Sting, Neil Young, Sinatra, B.B. King, James Brown, James Taylor, Santana and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. Fridrich offers an acoustic guitar featuring many styles, a harmonica with minor modes as well as blues and a unique vocal style that captivates the audience. His music is extremely accessible, as evidenced by open invitations to play in China, France, Australia, Italy, UK, zchech, Caribbean and all over the US. His recent work garnered a 2006 nomination for "Best New Artist of the Year" from Seattle Weekly, a full-page feature article in “The Collegient,” in-studio interview at KBCS-FM, Channel 5 News exclusive interview, along with a slew of national radio exposure. Fridrich’s music speaks for itself. Usually a solo performer, you can find him in Chicago with the likes of internationally respected Nate Lerohl (double bass) who adds the German bow in the Duocracy. In Seattle, you’ll find Fridrich leading the Eric Fridrich Trio--with bassist Steve Kim and percussionist Johnny Conga, whose illustrious credits include the Jackson 5, Gloria Estaban, among 20 other Grammy Award winners.
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Overton Berry Overton Berry began his musical career over fifty years ago at the age of 16 when he played USO shows at military bases on the west coast with the first Overton Berry Trio. In the Pacific Northwest, he’s considered “a living legend”, and his wealth of experience and generations of fans bear witness to this affectionate accolade.
His credits include Music Director for the Peggy Lee Concert at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair; Music Director for the House of Entertainment during the Seattle World’s Fair; Music Director for the Canadian tour La Hora de Jazz Concerts; Music Director of the Gene Stridel Show, Hollywood Overseas Committee - Viet Nam; and Music Director of the Overton Berry Trio and the TOBE School of Music. He has played extensively in venues around the world including Sans Souci in Tokyo, the Marriott in Cairo, the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok, the China Hotel in Guangzhou, China and the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong.
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Swil Kanim Lummi violinist Swil Kanim was first inspired to learn the violin at the knee of Lummi Indian fiddler, Charlie Kahana. Swil Kanium subsequently studied with Arthur Thal, played in the Sehome High School Orchestra and as a soloist won numerous violin recital contests throughout Washington State.
Later, during his stint in the United States Army, he started composing, then toured with an Army Variety Show for 18 months. After the Army, Swil Kanim returned to the Seattle area and juxtaposed odd jobs with street performances at Pike Place Market, where he was “discovered” and drafted as an extra on CBS’s “Northern Exposure.” He appeared in 24 “NE"episodes and played fiddler on two. Widely revered for his sensitive performance as “Mouse” in Sherman Alexis’ award-winning 2002 film, ‘The Business of Fancy Dancing,” Swil Kanim was also featured in the Indie film, “The Flats,” starring Chad Lindberg. As a musician and actor, Swil Kanim exudes what he calls “inspired self-expression in community.” The late Nicholas Bussard, former conductor of the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, fondly compared Swil Kanim’s music to “unaccompanied Bach.”
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Steve Kim Steve Kim started playing bass in 1969 and has been teaching the instrument since 1974. He has studied bass with Ray Brown, Gary Peacock and composition with Charlie Banacos. Kim’s performances include appearances with Larry Coryell, Alphonse Mouzon, Carter Jefferson, Dave Valentine, Jay Thomas, Scott Cossu, Lee Oscar and Micheal Spiro as well as recordings with Scott Cossu , Van Manakas & Jim Brock, and Don Mock. He has been commissioned to compose for the Southern Arts Council, the Seattle Arts Commission, choreographers Bill Evans, Clay Talefero and Jeff Bickford, and northwest filmmaker Eric Patton. In 1987, he served as a cultural ambassador representing the City of Seattle in Kobe, Japan and in 1989, was chosen by the State of Washington as a Centennial Artist during the year-long Washington State Centennial Celebration. Kim has been a faculty member of the Pacific Lutheran University Music Department, The National Guitar Workshop and The Experience Music Project. Currently he is an associate faculty member in the music department at Shoreline Community College and adjunct faculty member at South Seattle Community College. His second solo recording, “The Book Of Changes,” was released in the fall of 2005. An visual artist as well as a musician, Kim’s paintings have appeared in The Spindrift (2006 & 2007) Arts & Literary Journal. In the fall of 2007, Kim toured in Japan with guitarist Brian Nova and vibraphonist Kiyoko Ami.
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Steve Thoreson Steve Thoreson is a tenor of the highest caliber. Critics and aficionados alike compare his voice to that of Luciano Pavarotti. A natural talent from North Bend, Washington, Steve grew up winning every singing competition in his region and early on was sent by the Seattle Opera to study in Siena, Italy. His studies have taken him throughout Europe, including to the renowned Swedish vocalist, actress and teacher, Britt Bern. Thoreson has performed extensively in Sweden, in concert, on radio and television. His singing has taken him to twenty seven countries, performing in churches, piazzas, concert halls and sporting arenas. A powerhouse of Norwegian and Native American decent, Steve Thoreson is a major force to contend with in the world of opera.
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