21/3
As this new rhythmic and melodic instrumental group improvises over uncharted
territory authentically original music is unveiled. These inspired melodys are geared to
expand the music vocabulary of its participants with songs that animate and enliven the listening experience. The Jazz-rock influences of Weather Report, The Yellowjackets,
Frank Zappa and Chick Corea can be heard in the interweaving labyrinth of musical
textures created by the group.
21/3 is led by Drummer, Pianist, Composer, Arranger Dick Cunico. His professioal
music career spans 35 years, including more than a decade of performing and/or
recording experience in Los Angeles with (numberous jazz greats). such jazz greats as
Skitch Henderson (NBC Orchstra),
Howard Levy (Bela Fleck),
Eric Marienthal (Chic Corea),
Steve Bailey (The Rippingtons & Dizzy Gulesspie),
Jerry Donahue (The Hellicasters),
Louis Conte (Koinonea),
Lanny Morgan (Supersax),
Alex Isles (Bob Florence Big Band),
Bob Summers (Woody Herman Herman Big Band),
Benoit Grey (Ray Charles),
Rick Fleisman (Art Pepper),
Henry Skipper Franklin (Clark Terry),
Tom Hill (Ray Brown Band),
Alex Milstein (Jeff Lorber)
Brad Carow (The Jazz Roadmap)
Dicks original music & groups have performed at many perstigious Jazz festivals
and featured on an episode of the hit T.V. program Northern Exposure. 21/3 Band members include Chris Wojtecki (Alto and Tennor Sax), Chirs Hartung (Guitar),
Dick Cunico (Keyboards/Drums/Percussion), Mac Tosh (Bass) and Rich Clark (Drums/Keyboards/Percussion).
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