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Ross Wooldridge
A Benny Goodman Tribute
April 21 , 2010
A Benny Goodman Tribute
April 21 , 2010
Ross Wooldridge was born 1962 in Hamilton Ontario. He showed early musical ability, taking
piano lessons by age four. Self taught on clarinet at age 13, he took saxophone at Ancaster
High and Vocational School.
While attending Mohawk College in Hamilton, and subsequently Humber College in Toronto
(where he also started playing the flute), Ross honed his skills as a multi instrumentalist,
arranger and composer. After finishing his education, he added to his portfolio of skills the
titles of producer, conductor, transcription specialist and teacher.
Ross enjoys co-leading an excellent traditional jazz band known as the
Dixie Demons with trombonist Dan Douglas, as well as a busy career of playing and
recording. Notable names he has recorded with are the late Jeff Healey and the Jazz
Wizards, Alex Pangman and her Alley Cats, Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra, Alfie
Zappacosta, Terra Hazelton, and many other local artists. Ross has produced CD’s for the
Dixie Demons and Alex Pangman, both of which have garnered rave reviews and continually
receive airplay on JazzFm and other radio stations across North America.
Additionally, Ross is the co-leader/musical director of Toronto's Galaxy All Star Orchestra. He
has written many of the arrangements the band plays, and also produced their CD “Tribute to
the Kings of Swing” which is played regularly on JazzFm and other radio stations across
North America.
Another of Ross’s notable achievements is his critically acclaimed Tribute to Benny Goodman
Sextet. A stellar group stocked with world class musicians such as Don Thompson on vibes,
and Neil Swainson on bass, this group was featured at a sold out concert presented by
JazzFM and The Sound of Toronto Jazz Concert Series in 2005, and has been an in demand
group ever since.
As well as his extensive local resume, Ross has performed with and arranged music for a
number of international stars, among them Ben E. King, and The Drifters.
Ross also teaches elementary school band classes for the Toronto District School Board.
| Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 88 Dalhousie Brantford, Ontario Tickets: $27.00 To reserve tickets call: 1.800.265.0710 or 519.758.8090 or email us at: bdjazz@rogers.com |
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