Takoma Park JazzFest held its 14th annual Jazz Brawl at McGinty’s Public House in
downtown Silver Spring, Saturday February 13; 2:30-6 PM. After previewing dozens
of possibilities, three groupswere selected to compete for a top spot at the JazzFest
June 13 in downtown Takoma Park.
Performers
BLUES CONDITION is a Washington-based five member group. Hot blues and mix of roots
music. Dan Aylestock on bass guitar, Kenny Gott on drums, Dave Gorozdos on keys,
Larry Benade on guitar, and singer Kim Elliott.
THE MIKE TERPAK BLUES EXPLOSION is a Northern Virginia--based quartet. The band explodes
with virtuoso guitar work by Bill Kotapish, hard driving rhythm by drummer Brian
Alpert and bassist Scott McMahon, and dynamic organ and vocals by Mike Terpak.
ICARUS is a Silver Spring-area band that is led by Dan Jenkin offering a wide-range
of modern and old line jazz. Everett Corbin III – Saxophone; Tony Donnelly – Guitar;
Jay Marciano - Piano/Keyboard; Devon Petty – Bass; Dan Jenkin - Drums Brawl Producer:
Bruce Krohmer; Host: Tim Master WPFW FM; Judge: Fred Foss
