Damien Masterson

Countdown…

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BACK 2 Africa…

As I recently wrote, I’ve been funded to return to West Africa, traveling to Guinea Bissau for a few months to teach, perform, produce music:

http://www.cobianacommunications.org/

I’ll be leaving November 29th, to go early and hang in Dakar for a bit beforehand. Once again, I’m doing some charity effort, seeking donations of:

Musical instruments, audio & studio gear, computers and peripherals, used ipods and cell phones, and any shoes or clothing that people would like to donate.

I’ve already received donations of a laptop, some choice audio and studio gear, and cell phones. THANKS GUYS!!!

I do have a special request for a student who I worked with in Dakar, who plays Alto saxophone. His current horn is not really cutting it, but he practices hours every day, plays in a couple of projects that keep him busy. Saxophone is already an impossible instrument (really), so I’m trying to get a donation of a Yamaha YAS-26, or another student model in good shape. I can afford to have it fixed up before leaving, but if anyone wants to donate a sax, or chip in to get one for Mamadou Gueye, I’m sure it will make his year. They run around $4-600 used.

As I did previously, photos and follow ups will be provided for anybody making donations. I know everyone and their mother is asking for charity nowadays, so I appreciate whatever you can spare…

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FINAL GIGS!!!!! Before I split:

Tonight (Sat. Nov. 5):

I’ll be performing alto saxophone in a debut for composer & arranger Ken Malucelli:

A new piece being premiered in San Francisco on Sat. Nov. 5, in a concert featuring new works by members of NACUSA-sf:  www.nacusasf.org

Come join in the fun as well as enjoy the works of the 8 other composers on the bill.
The 65-minute concert starts at 8pm.
The Community Music Center is at 544 Capp, nr. 20th.
Tickets at the door: $17, general, $12 Students & Seniors.

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November 6th: This Sunday afternoon! 2 – 4pm
Damien’s Birthday house concert bash @
AVANOVA – Oakland House Concert in a beautiful environment
Families welcome! Come say happy birthday a couple of days early
Damien Masterson – Q Morrow – 7 String Guitar – Surya Prakasha – Drums

http://avonovamusic.com/damien-masterson/

Then immediately after, skip over to the Jazzschool:
Don’t miss beautiful Brazilian music THIS Sunday, Nov 6th, 4:30pm at the Jazzschool!
Bring your instrument and sit in…we’d love to see you there:
Damien Masterson horns; Rick Pollack, guitar; Annie Sjadera, piano; Brendan Neutra, bass and the Bay Area’s own Phil Thompson, drums

http://jazzschool.inhousetickets.com/events/163406/All-Star-Brazilian-Jazz-concert—Jam

Nov. 12th @ Albatross w/ Larry Stefl 9:30pm http://www.albatrosspub.com/

Nov. 13th @ Avanova w/ Larry Stefl – http://avonovamusic.com/larry-stefl-group/

Come say “HI!” before I leave for Africa!

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The West Coast Harmonica Summit DVD has been released:

http://www.jazzharmonicasummit.com/

http://www.amazon.com/West-Coast-Jazz-Harmonica-Summit/dp/B003UL1BPY

It was an amazing night of harmonica, and now you can witness it even if you weren’t there! Buy your copy today!
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Buy CD’s!

“All over the map”, as well all of my other recordings, is available online at CD Baby and iTunes. Hard copies available at CD Baby… BUY IT NOW!!!

http://cdbaby.com/all/damienzm

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