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Sammy Epstein, clarinet and saxophones, is a long-standing member of the Portland jazz community. He has played in numerous jazz groups with the likes of musicians such as Dan Balmer, Bill Beach, Dave Captein, Dan Faehnle, Phil Goldberg, Gordon Lee, George Mitchell, and recorded with Rebecca Kilgore and Tall Jazz. He is also leader of the Mazel Tov Orchestra, which specializes in klezmer and Israeli music.
Dennis Plies, vibraphone, is an accomplished musician on vibraphone, marimba, and piano, and long-time Portland resident. He has played and recorded in the Portland area with such jazz notables as Bill Beach, Ron Steen, Dave Storrs, Rob Thomas, and Tall Jazz, and in Latin-jazz venues as well as classical ensembles. Dennis is Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies and Pedagogy at the Warner Pacific College.
Dave Captein, acoustic bass, a native Oregonian, is one of the most active jazz bassists in Portland. Dave plays with such notables as Tom Grant, Bobby Torres, the Mazel Tov Orchestra, and is the bassist of choice whenever Jessica Williams comes to town. Dave also teaches bass at the University of Oregon.